Located in the area of the ancient Forum Boarium, close to the Tiber Island, is the oldest marble building in Rome: the Temple of Hercules Victor.
The Temple of Hercules Victor is found together with the Temple of Portunus in the archaeological area of the Forum Boarium, the ancient meat market of Rome.
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Opening days
Site temporarily closed
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Accessibility
The site is not wheelchair accessible.
HISTORY
It was built in the 1st century B.C. in white Greek pentelic marble and was dedicated to Hercules Victor as, according to legend, this was the site of one of the 12 labours of the Greek hero, the place he slew the monster Cacus who stole from and terrorised the population.
In the 12th century it was transformed into a church dedicated to Santo Stefano Rotondo and later to Santa Maria del Sole in the 16th century. Some frescoes from the end of the 15th century have been recovered inside the cella.
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Additional Info
Access only with guided or accompanied tour.
Reservation required
Where
Piazza Bocca della Verità, Roma
Transportation
Bus: nn. 23, 30, 44, 81, 160, 170, 280, 628, 716, 780
Visiting Rules
- The visitor, wearing a face mask, must arrive at the site already in possession of his/her reservation code and confirmation, 10 minutes before the booked visit time.
- At the entrance your body temperature will be checked. If a body temperature above 37.5 ° C is registered, you will not be allowed to enter the site.
- Inside the site it will be compulsory to wear personal protective equipment.
- It is necessary to maintain a distance of 1 meter between visitors at all times
- Comfortable shoes are recommended
