Temple of Venus Genetrix, Rome

Name: Temple of Venus Genetrix
Address: Rome, Italy

#148 among attractions in Rome

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The Temple of Venus Genetrix is a ruined temple in the Forum of Caesar, Rome, dedicated to the Roman goddess Venus Genetrix, the founding goddess of the Julian gens. It was dedicated to the goddess on September 26, 46 BCE by Julius Caesar. ()

Local name: Tempio di Venere Genitrice Completed: 46 B.C.E.Coordinates: 41°53'39"N, 12°29'5"E

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Temple of Venus Genetrix – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Altare della Patria, Mamertine Prison, Imperial fora, Temple of Vespasian and Titus.

~500 ftW
White marble memorial monument
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~370 ftS
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~560 ftSW
Temple, Ruins, Historical place
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~1580 ftSW
Roman theater with summer festival
Theatre of Marcellus, Rome
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~480 ftS
Triumphal archway dating from 203 AD
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~440 ftW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
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~550 ftNW
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~150 ftNE
Historical place
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~100 ftW
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Which popular attractions are close to Temple of Venus Genetrix?

Nearby attractions include Basilica Argentaria, Rome (1 min walk), Foro di Cesare, Rome (1 min walk), Imperial fora, Rome (2 min walk), Santi Luca e Martina, Rome (2 min walk).

How to get to Temple of Venus Genetrix by public transport?

The nearest stations to Temple of Venus Genetrix:

Bus

Fori Imperiali/Campidoglio • Lines: 118, 51, 85, 87 (2 min walk)
P.za Venezia • Lines: 190F, 80, n18, n3 (4 min walk)

Tram

Venezia • Lines: 8 (6 min walk)
Arenula/Min. G. Giustizia • Lines: 8 (14 min walk)

Metro

Colosseo • Lines: B (10 min walk)
Cavour • Lines: B (12 min walk)

Ferry

Isola Tiberina • Lines: Battelli di Roma (14 min walk)
Ponte Cavour (23 min walk)

Trolleybus

XX Settembre/Min. Finanze • Lines: 90 (26 min walk)
Volturno/Cernaia • Lines: 90 (27 min walk)

Train

Roma Termini (26 min walk)

Light rail

Roma Termini • Lines: Fl6, Fl7 (26 min walk)
Termini Laziali • Lines: Fc1 (29 min walk)