Temple of Portunus, Rome

Name: Temple of Portunus
Address: Piazza della Bocca della Verita, Rome, 00100, Italy
Telephone: +39 06 3996 7700

#143 among attractions in Rome

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The Temple of Portunus or Temple of Fortuna Virilis is a Roman temple in Rome, Italy, one of the best preserved of all Roman temples. Its dedication remains unclear, as ancient sources mention several temples in this area of Rome, without saying enough to make it clear which this is. It was called the Temple of Fortuna Virilis from the Renaissance, and remains better known by this name. If dedicated to Portunus, the god of keys, doors and livestock, and so granaries, it is the main temple dedicated to the god in the city. ()

Local name: Tempio di Portuno Coordinates: 41°53'21"N, 12°28'51"E

Address

Piazza della Bocca della VeritaRipaRome 00100 Italy

Contact

+39 06 3996 7700

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Day trips

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

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Temple of Portunus?

Nearby attractions include Forum Boarium, Rome (1 min walk), Temple of Hercules Victor, Rome (1 min walk), Piazza Bocca della Verità, Rome (2 min walk), Great Altar of Hercules, Rome (2 min walk).

How to get to Temple of Portunus by public transport?

The nearest stations to Temple of Portunus:

Bus

Bocca della Verità • Lines: 170, 44, 44F, 715, 716, 781, 83, C3, n19, n3, n9 (2 min walk)
Petroselli • Lines: 118, 130F, 160, 170, 30, 44, 44F, 51, 628, 715, 716, 781, 81, 83, 85, 87, C3, n19, n3, n9 (2 min walk)

Ferry

Isola Tiberina • Lines: Battelli di Roma (8 min walk)
Sant'Angelo • Lines: Battelli di Roma (28 min walk)

Tram

Belli • Lines: 8 (9 min walk)
Venezia • Lines: 8 (11 min walk)

Metro

Circo Massimo • Lines: B (14 min walk)
Colosseo • Lines: B (15 min walk)

Light rail

Roma Porta San Paolo • Lines: Fc2 (25 min walk)
Roma Termini • Lines: Fl6, Fl7 (35 min walk)

Train

Quattro Venti (35 min walk)
Roma Termini (35 min walk)

Trolleybus

XX Settembre/Min. Finanze • Lines: 90 (36 min walk)
Volturno/Cernaia • Lines: 90 (37 min walk)