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Photo: Lalupa, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Archaeological site
Temple of Flora in Rome
Ancient temple of Flora located on the Quirinal Hill in Rome
- 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′12″ N, 12°29′17″ E
History and description
The Temple of Flora was an ancient sanctuary on the Quirinal Hill in Ancient Rome, erected in 238 BCE and dedicated to the goddess Flora.
History
In 240 B.C.E, the festival Floralia was introduced in Rome on the advice of the Sibylline books, and two years later a temple was erected, also with the support of the Sibylline books. Because of their sexual connotations, the festival and the cult centered in the temple of Flora were hated by the Christians, who attempted to have the popular worship discredited by claiming that it had been founded in honor of a prostitute. The cult was likely suppressed in the 4th century during the persecution of pagans in the late Roman Empire, when the sanctuary would have been closed.
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Photos
Getting there
Roma TerminiTrain, nearest
1.2 km as the crow flies
Temple of Flora in Rome
Aeroporto di Roma-Ciampino14.5 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Temple of Flora in Rome?
Temple of Flora in Rome is in Rome, in the province of Roma (Lazio), Italy. GPS coordinates: 41.90339, 12.48814.
What else is there to see near Temple of Flora in Rome?
Nearby you’ll find: Palazzo del Tritone (100 m away), National Gallery of Ancient Art (100 m away), Teatro Sistina (100 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 6 photos
- Trevi - circo di Flora a pal Barberini 1190354 — Lalupa, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Basamento Tempio di Flora - Cerreto Sannita — Adam91, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Basamento Tempio di Flora (2)- Cerreto Sannita — Adam91, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Basamento Tempio Sannita - Cerreto Sannita — Adam91, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ColonnaTempio di Flora - Cerreto Sannita — Adam91, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fontana Madonna della Libera- Cerreto Sannita — Adam91, CC BY-SA 3.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences