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.
Temple of Trajan at a Glance#
Address: Forum of Trajan, Via dei Fori Imperiali, Rome, Italy
Website: https://parcocolosseo.it
Hours: Part of the Parco archeologico del Colosseo visitor itinerary - opening times seasonal (check official site)
About Temple of Trajan#
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).
| 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 |
