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Archaeological site
Lacus Juturnae
Formal pool built by the Romans near a spring or well 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
- Coordinates
- 41°53′30″ N, 12°29′09″ E
History and description
The Lacus Iuturnae, or Lacus Juturnae or Spring of Juturna, is the name of a formal pool built by the Romans near a spring or well in the Roman Forum. The pool was part of a shrine dedicated to the water nymph Juturna, and the name Lacus Iuturnae is also used for the spring and the shrine, both next to the pool.
The site was initially excavated by Giacomo Boni in the early twentieth century. Excavations from the 1980s onwards were supervised by Eva Margareta Steinby.
Legends
The shrine marks a place where Roman legend claims the divine twins Castor and Pollux stopped to water their horses while passing through the city, and where they announced Roman victory at the Battle of Lake Regillus, 495 BC. The Vestal Virgins used this spring to supply water for their religious ceremonies. The water at the Lacus Iuturnae was thought to have healing properties. The elderly and infirm would go to the spring with offerings in order to secure the assistance of Juturna in curing their malady.
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Photos
Getting there
Roma TerminiTrain, nearest
1.7 km as the crow flies
Lacus Juturnae
Aeroporto di Roma-Ciampino13.6 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Lacus Juturnae?
Lacus Juturnae is in Rome, in the province of Roma (Lazio), Italy. GPS coordinates: 41.89157, 12.48589.
What else is there to see near Lacus Juturnae?
Nearby you’ll find: Statio aquarum (0 m away), Temple of Castor and Pollux (0 m away), Temple of Vesta (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 9 photos
- BronJutarna — The original uploader was Michiel1972 at Dutch Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lacus Iuturnae - arredi ricomposti nel tempio del divo Romolo - ara dei Dioscuri lato Dioscuri P1080197 — Lalupa, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lacus Iuturnae - arredi ricomposti nel tempio del divo Romolo P1080168 — Lalupa, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lacus Iuturnae P1080180 — Lalupa, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Roma - Lacus Iuturnae - La fontana sacra del Foro Romano - 001 — Xosema, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chiesa di Santa Maria Liberatrice (77564042) — Giuseppe Vasi, Public domain
- Chiesa di Santa Maria Liberatrice in Campo Vaccino by Giovanni Battista Falda (1667-1669) — Giovanni Battista Falda, Public domain
- DioskurenForumRomanum1 — Rabax63, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Forum Romain. Fontaine, puits et source de Juturnes - (It.I.A.a.112) - (It.I.A.a.112) — Fratelli Alinari, Public domain
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences