The Temple of Vesta, or the aedes, is an ancient edifice in Rome, Italy. It is located in the Roman Forum near the Regia and the House of the Vestal Virgins. The Temple of Vesta housed Vesta's holy fire, which was a symbol of Rome's safety and prosperity. The temple has a circular footprint, making it a tholos.
Since the worship of Vesta began in private homes, the architecture seems to pay homage to the architecture of early Roman homes. The temple's current, ruinous form employs elements of Greek architecture with Corinthian columns and marble. The sacred hearth was housed in a central cella. The surviving structure indicates that there were twenty Corinthian columns built on a podium fifteen meters in diameter. The roof probably had a vent at the apex to allow smoke to release.
Open daily:
last Oct Sun - Feb 15: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Feb 16 - Mar 15: 8:30 am - 5 pm
Mar 16 - last Mar Sat: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
last Mar Sun - Aug 31: 8:30 am - 7:15 pm
Sep 1 - Sep 30: 8:30 am - 7 pm
Oct 1 - Oct 24: 8:30 am - 6:30 pm
(Last admission one hour before closing.)
Closed on Jan 1, May 1, Dec 25. Opening hours may vary - for more information, please check the official website.
Entrance is included in two-day combined ticket valid for visit of Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum.
Adults: €12
EU citizens (18-25): €7.50
+ On-line reservation fee: €2
Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple_of_Vesta
Official site http://www.coopculture.it/en/heritage.cfm?id=4
Phone +39 06 399 67 700
Address Via dei Fori Imperiali, Roma, Italy
Coordinates 41°53'30.098" N 12°29'10.312" E
