Roman temple

Roman temples were an important part of Rome's history. They had many types of columns all around their exterior. They were used for religious ceremonies or to honor the deceased.

Roman Temple Media

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  The Temple of Portunus in Rome

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  The Temple of Hercules Victor, in the Forum Boarium in Rome, 2nd century BC; the entablature is lost and the roof later.

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  The Maison Carrée in Nîmes, one of the best-preserved Roman temples. It is a mid-sized Augustan provincial temple of the Imperial cult.

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  Roman temple of Alcántara, in Spain, a tiny votive temple built with an important bridge under Trajan

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  Temple of Augustus in Pula, Croatia, an early temple of the Imperial cult

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  Roman temple of Vic, part original, with parts restored

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  Ceiling of Temple of Jupiter, Diocletian's Palace, Split

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  A Roman mammisi or chapel added to Dendera Temple, using the traditional Egyptian temple style.

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  "Temple of Venus", Baalbek, from the rear

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  Temple of the Imperial cult at Vienne