Temple of Romulus
Religious Site Small ancient Roman temple preserved in the Forum
Near the Roman Forum, the Temple of Romulus is a well-preserved circular Roman shrine noted for its ancient bronze doors and interior masonry; visitors study its architecture within the Forum complex.
The Temple of Romulus is a well-preserved circular Roman building in the Roman Forum, traditionally associated with Valerius Romulus, the son of Emperor Maxentius. It is noted for its intact bronze doors and its circular cella within a brick-faced concrete drum.
The structure dates to the early 4th century AD and is commonly linked to the imperial building activity of Maxentius; the identification as a temple to Romulus is based on later inscriptions and historical interpretation. Over time the building survived by being repurposed and later incorporated into medieval and post-medieval structures, which helped preserve its fabric.
The temple stands on the eastern side of the Roman Forum, close to the Palatine and adjacent to the larger forum structures and monuments. It is accessible from the main Forum visitor routes and is visible from the pathways that cross the archaeological area.
- Surviving features: The building retains its original monumental bronze doors and an unusually complete circular plan for a Roman temple.
How to Get to Temple of Romulus #
The Temple is on the northwest side of the Roman Forum near the Basilica of Maxentius. Enter the Forum from the Via dei Fori Imperiali or from the Colosseum side; follow signs to the Forum’s northern area.
Tips for Visiting Temple of Romulus #
- Approach the Temple of Romulus from the Roman Forum via the Via Sacra to appreciate the surviving bronze doors and the circular cella.
- Look for the medieval brickwork additions; they tell the story of adaptive reuse over centuries.
- The temple's small size makes early morning the best time to photograph without shadowed columns.
Best Time to Visit Temple of Romulus #
Visit the Roman Forum early in the day during spring or autumn to avoid crowds and heat; the Temple of Romulus is accessible within the Forum complex.
Weather & Climate near Temple of Romulus #
Temple of Romulus'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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