Rome & Vatican
Temples and basilicas of the Eternal City and Vatican
Documented Sacred Sites 13
Aedes Martis
Ancient Roman temples dedicated to Mars, the god of war and agriculture, reflecting early Roman identity.
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Aedes Minervae
Ancient Roman temples dedicated to Minerva, the goddess of wisdom, war strategy, and craftsmanship.
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Aedes Roma Pietatis
An ancient Roman temple dedicated to Pietas, embodying respect, loyalty, and affection.
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Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls
One of Rome's four major papal basilicas, built over the tomb of Saint Paul the Apostle.
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Papal Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican
Rising above Vatican City for over five centuries, St. Peter's Basilica stands as the spiritual heart of the Catholic world — a masterwork of Renaissance and Baroque genius crowned by Michelangelo's soaring dome, sheltering the tomb of the Apostle Peter and the artistic treasures of a civilization.
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Rome Italy Temple
A historic bridge between ancient Christianity and the modern restored gospel in the Eternal City.
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Temple of Aegeria
An ancient nymphaeum dedicated to the nymph Egeria, advisor to King Numa Pompilius, located in Rome's Caffarella Park.
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Temple of Apollo (Ardea)
An ancient Roman temple dedicated to Apollo, located in the historic city of Ardea, Italy.
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Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus
The most important temple in ancient Rome, dedicated to Jupiter, Juno, and Minerva.
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Temple of Mercury
Ancient Roman temples dedicated to Mercury, the god of commerce, trade, and travelers.
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Temple of Minerva Medica
A ruined nymphaeum in Rome, erroneously identified as the Temple of Minerva Medica.
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Temple of Venus Verticordia
An ancient Roman temple dedicated to Venus Verticordia, the goddess who could change hearts from vice to virtue.
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Vatican Hill
A historical hill in Rome, the site of St. Peter's Basilica and the Vatican City.
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