Temple of Caesar
Temple Ancient Roman temple ruins in the Roman Forum
In the Roman Forum, the Temple of Divus Iulius marks Julius Caesar’s deification; tourists examine its foundations among Forum ruins and consider its role in Augustan ritual and propaganda.
The Temple of Caesar, or the Temple of Divus Iulius, is the shrine in the Roman Forum dedicated to the deified Julius Caesar. The temple occupies a prominent position within the Forum and commemorates Caesar’s elevation to divine status after his assassination.
The temple functioned as a place of cult observance for Divus Julius and formed part of the late Republican and early Imperial reworking of the Forum’s sacred and political landscape. Remains of podiums and foundations are visible among the forum ruins and are of interest to visitors studying Rome’s transformation from republic to empire.
The shrine was vowed shortly after Caesar’s assassination in 44 BCE and was officially dedicated in 29 BCE during the early Imperial period. Over the following centuries the structure underwent repairs and was integrated into the changing topography of the Forum.
The temple stands within the Roman Forum in central Rome, amid other major monuments of ancient Rome and a short walk from the Colosseum and the Capitoline Hill.
- Dedication date: Vowed after Julius Caesar's assassination in 44 BCE and formally dedicated in 29 BCE as a cult place for the deified Julius Caesar.
How to Get to Temple of Caesar #
The Roman Forum is adjacent to the Colosseum and reachable on foot from central Roma Termini (about a 20-25 minute walk) or by metro to Colosseo station (Line B). Entrance is via the Parco Archeologico del Colosseo access points.
Tips for Visiting Temple of Caesar #
- The area around the Temple of Caesar is part of the Roman Forum - buy a combined Colosseum/Forum/Palatine ticket to access it and other monuments.
- Visit early in the morning to escape the midday heat and large tour groups.
- Bring a good guidebook or audio guide - the Forum's dense layers are easier to navigate with interpretation.
Best Time to Visit Temple of Caesar #
Best visited in spring or autumn; early mornings give the clearest experience inside the Forum complex.
Weather & Climate near Temple of Caesar #
Temple of Caesar'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 (705 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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July
July is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 15 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with 96 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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