Temple of Portunus

Local nameTempio di Portuno
LocationRipa, Rome, Italy

The Temple of Portunus is an ancient Roman temple in Rome, Italy. It was built beside the Forum Boarium, the Roman cattle market associated with Hercules, which was adjacent to Rome's oldest river port and the oldest stone bridge across the Tiber River, the Pons Aemilius. It was probably dedicated to the gateway god Portunus although the precise dedication remains unclear as there were several other temples in the area besides his. It was misidentified as the Temple of Fortuna Virilis from the Renaissance and remains better known by this name. The temple is one of the best preserved of all Roman temples.

It is dedicated to Portunus, the god of keys, doors and livestock, and so granaries, it is the main temple dedicated to the god in the city. During the Medieval period, the temple was converted to a Christian church dedicated to Santa Maria Egyziaca.

Tags Temple
Download Download See more
 
Rome: Ancient Rome Guided Walking Tour Beyond the Colosseum from 48 USD
Book ticket

More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple_of_Portunus

Official Website http://archeoroma.beniculturali.it/en/archaeological-site/temple-portunus-forum-boarium

Address 54 Via Luigi Petroselli, Roma 00186, Italy

Coordinates 41°53'21.265" N 12°28'51.326" E

Tours and activities: Temple of Portunus

Rome: Ancient Rome Guided Walking Tour Beyond the Colosseum

Instant confirmation
from 48 USD

Rome: Private Walking Tour with Gelato Tasting

Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation
from 53 USD

Rome: Temples, Squares & Markets Guided Walking Tour

Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation
from 74 USD

Tripomatic - A Travel Guide in Your Pocket

Download for free and plan your trips with ease
Or simply search for Tripomatic in the App Store or Google Play.
Tripomatic Maps The world's first map app tailored for travelers
Use the app Not now