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Archaeological site
Temple of Venus Erycina
Lost ancient temple on the Quirinal Hill, Rome, Italy
- 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°54′36″ N, 12°29′47″ E
History and description
The Temple of Venus Erycina was an ancient sanctuary on the Quirinal Hill in Ancient Rome, erected in 184 BC and dedicated to the goddess Venus.
History
The Temple of Venus Erycina on the Quirinal Hill was built by the consul Lucius Porcius Licinius. He promised the temple to Venus in 184 BC during the war against the Ligurians in the north of Italy. Porcius Licinius (or his younger brother) dedicated the shrine in 181 BC. The temple was possibly included in the 1st century BC in the complex of the Gardens of Sallust. If still in use by the 4th-century, it would have been closed during the persecution of pagans in the late Roman Empire.
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Photos
Getting there
Roma TerminiTrain, nearest
1.2 km as the crow flies
Temple of Venus Erycina
Aeroporto di Roma-Ciampino14.7 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Temple of Venus Erycina?
Temple of Venus Erycina is in Rome, in the province of Roma (Lazio), Italy. GPS coordinates: 41.90998, 12.49651.
What else is there to see near Temple of Venus Erycina?
Nearby you’ll find: Villino Levi (100 m away), Via Boncompagni (200 m away), Boncompagni Ludovisi Decorative Art Museum (200 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 3 photos
- Venus Erycina - 94000978 — CNG, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Ludovisi throne Altemps Inv8570 — Public domain
- Planrome2b — Cassius Ahenobarbus, CC BY-SA 3.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences