Temple of Trajan
Archaeological Site Imperial Roman temple in Trajan's Forum, archaeological ruins
Associated with Trajan’s Forum, the Temple of Trajan formed part of an imperial complex in ancient Rome; visitors come to see Trajan’s Column, forum ruins and urban planning of the period.
The Temple of Trajan was a Roman imperial temple located within the complex known as Trajan’s Forum in central Rome. It commemorated the deified Emperor Trajan and formed part of the early 2nd century AD forum ensemble.
Today the temple survives mainly in foundations and fragmentary remains visible within the archaeological area of Trajan’s Forum, which also contains Trajan’s Column and the remains of the Basilica Ulpia. The site is examined as part of the broader Imperial Fora route rather than as an isolated monumental ruin.
The temple was constructed as part of Trajan’s Forum complex after Emperor Trajan’s death in the early 2nd century AD to honor his imperial cult. Over subsequent centuries the structure fell into ruin and the visible remains today are largely archaeological fragments consolidated by modern excavation.
The temple’s remains lie in central Rome on the site of Trajan’s Forum, near the Via dei Fori Imperiali and adjacent to Trajan’s Column in the Lazio region of Italy.
- Visiting note: The temple stood within the imperial complex built for Emperor Trajan and is best encountered when visiting Trajan's Forum and the nearby Trajan's Column.
What to See #
- Trajan's Forum: Trajan's Forum is the larger complex that contained the temple; the forum area also includes Trajan's Column and the Basilica Ulpia, which are the principal surviving monuments used to orient visitors.
How to Get to Temple of Trajan #
The Forum of Trajan is in central Rome off Via dei Fori Imperiali, within easy walking distance of the Colosseum, Largo di Torre Argentina, and the Capitoline Hill. Metro stop Colosseo (Line B) and numerous buses serve the area.
Tips for Visiting Temple of Trajan #
- Combine a visit to the Forum of Trajan with Trajan's Column and the Trajan Markets-together they give a dense sense of imperial Rome.
- Buy combined tickets for central imperial fora to skip separate entry lines and see multiple monuments in one visit.
Best Time to Visit Temple of Trajan #
The Temple of Trajan is best seen as part of a tour of the Imperial Fora; spring and autumn combine mild weather with manageable crowd levels.
Weather & Climate near Temple of Trajan #
Temple of Trajan'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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