Temple of Caesar | TravelDojo

Temple of Caesar at a Glance#

Address: Roman Forum (Foro Romano), Via dei Fori Imperiali, 00186 Rome, Italy

Hours: Roman Forum: Daily (seasonal times), generally 8:30am-7:00pm (check official Parco Archeologico del Colosseo site for exact times)

Admission: Included in combined Roman Forum/Palatine ticket (approx. €16)

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About Temple of Caesar#

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.

Spring

March-May · 10-22°C (50-72°F)

Pleasant weather for walking the Forum and Palatine; wildflowers sometimes appear between ruins.

Autumn

September-October · 15-25°C (59-77°F)

Fewer tourists and comfortable light for photography.

Weather & Climate near Temple of Caesar#

Climate

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).

Air Quality: AQI 55 Moderate

Best Time to Visit

JulyAugustJune

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

41°

Warmest Month

-5°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

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°	58 mm	partly cloudy	76%	2.4 m/s	0.7 moderate	11.8h
April	Very Good	8° - 18°	13°	57 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°	64 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