Temple of Bellona, Rome Archaeological Site
Ancient Roman temple dedicated to goddess Bellona
A fragmentary Roman temple in Lazio associated with the goddess Bellona, the site is visited alongside Rome's network of ancient ruins and nearby museum displays.
Temple of Bellona, Rome at a Glance#
Address: Temple of Bellona area, Rome, Lazio, Italy
How to Get to Temple of Bellona, Rome#
The Temple of Bellona’s remains are in central Rome, close to the Tiber and the Forum areas. It is walkable from major central sites; the nearest Metro station is Colosseo (Line B) or Circo Massimo (Line B) depending on the chosen route.
Tips for Visiting Temple of Bellona, Rome#
- Look for fragments of inscriptions and repurposed stones built into later structures - they tell a very Roman story of reuse.
- The area around the temple can be busy with traffic; time the visit for early morning to avoid the worst noise and heat.
- Pair the visit with a walk across the Forum Boarium and to the neighbouring classical sites for a fuller sense of Republican Rome.
Best Time to Visit Temple of Bellona, Rome#
Spring and autumn are ideal for exploring Rome's ruins on foot with comfortable temperatures.
Weather & Climate near Temple of Bellona, Rome#
Temple of Bellona, Rome's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 4°C to 30°C. Moderate rainfall (708 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 4° - 12° | 7° | 73 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 1.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.4h |
| February | Good | 4° - 13° | 8° | 67 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.1 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.5h |
| March | Very Good | 6° - 16° | 11° | 59 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 2.4 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 8° - 18° | 13° | 58 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 2.5 m/s | 1.2 high | 13.2h |
| May | Excellent | 12° - 23° | 18° | 41 mm | some cloud | 68% | 2.1 m/s | 1.7 very high | 14.4h |
| June | Ideal | 16° - 27° | 22° | 30 mm | mostly sunny | 62% | 2.2 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 15.0h |
| July | Ideal | 19° - 30° | 25° | 15 mm | clear | 55% | 2.3 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 14.7h |
| August | Ideal | 19° - 30° | 25° | 33 mm | clear | 55% | 2.2 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.7h |
| September | Excellent | 16° - 27° | 21° | 65 mm | mostly sunny | 64% | 2.0 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 12° - 22° | 17° | 88 mm | some cloud | 73% | 1.8 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Good | 8° - 16° | 12° | 96 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 1.9 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.7h |
| December | Acceptable | 5° - 13° | 8° | 83 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 2.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.1h |
