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Archaeological site, 120 BC
Basilica Opimia
Former basilica in the Roman Forum
- Within the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Historic Centre of Rome, the Properties of the Holy See in that City Enjoying Extraterritorial Rights and San Paolo Fuori le Mura”
At a glance
- Type
- Archaeological site
- Period
- Antiquity, 120 BC
- Coordinates
- 41°53′35″ N, 12°29′04″ E
About
The Basilica Opimia was one of four Republican-era basilicas in the Roman Forum. The other three were the Basilica Aemilia, the Basilica Porcia, and the Basilica Sempronia. Of the three, only the Basilica Aemilia partially survives.
It was built in 121 BC near the Temple of Concord and named after Lucius Opimius, who had financed its construction and that of the temple. When the Temple of Concord was enlarged under Tiberius the basilica had to be sacrificed and there is no record of its survival after that date.
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Timeline
- 120 BCBuilt
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Photos
Getting there
Roma TerminiTrain, nearest
1.7 km as the crow flies
Basilica Opimia
Aeroporto di Roma-Ciampino13.8 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Basilica Opimia?
Basilica Opimia is in Rome, in the province of Roma (Lazio), Italy. GPS coordinates: 41.89304, 12.48431.
How old is Basilica Opimia?
Wikidata dates it to 120 BC.
What else is there to see near Basilica Opimia?
Nearby you’ll find: Temple of Concord (0 m away), Mamertine Prison (0 m away), Vulcanal (0 m away).
Sources and licences
Text. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 2 photos
- Forum of Roma before Caesar (sv) — User:Yug, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Planrome2b — Cassius Ahenobarbus, CC BY-SA 3.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences