Temple of Portunus
Tempio di Portuno · 로마
Roman temple in Rome, Italy
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation1:19
Welcome to the Temple of Portunus, a rare survivor from the Roman Republic, dating back to approximately 75 BCE. We are standing in the Forum Boarium, the ancient cattle market of Rome, which was also the city's original port…
Listen in the app2The Podium — An Etruscan Foundation1:14
Observe the base of the temple. Unlike a Greek temple, which typically has steps running all the way around its perimeter, this building sits on a high 'podium'. …
Listen in the app3The Ionic Columns — The Greek Influence1:09
While the foundation is Etruscan, the columns and the 'order' of the building are purely Greek. These are 'Ionic' columns, a style that originated in the Ionian region of Greece. …
Listen in the app4Travertine and Tufa — Local Material Science1:09
If you look closely at the columns and the walls, you will notice two different types of stone. This temple is a masterpiece of local resource management. …
Listen in the app5The Pseudo-peripteral Design — A Roman Innovation1:04
Walk toward the side of the temple and look at the columns along the wall. From the front, it looks as though there are freestanding columns all the way around, but you can see that these columns are actually 'engaged' or…
Listen in the app6Conversion and Preservation1:10
The primary reason we can still admire the Temple of Portunus today is its conversion into a church. In the ninth century, as the ancient pagan religion faded, the temple was dedicated to Saint Mary of Egypt (Santa Maria…
Listen in the app7The Deep Porch and Republican Proportions1:13
Finally, stand at the base of the front steps and look up at the porch. It is remarkably deep, occupying nearly half the total length of the building. …
Listen in the app8Closing1:09
As we conclude our exploration of the Temple of Portunus, take one last look at its balanced, stoic form. This building is a 'magnificent representation' of a time before Rome became a world-dominating empire. …
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What is Temple of Portunus?
Temple of Portunus is a place in 로마 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 로마 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 9 min 27 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 41.8893, 12.4809 |
| Last updated |
