 Perspective view of the Temple of Divus Iulius | |
  Temple of Divus Iulius Shown within Rome | |
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| Location | Regione VIII Forum Romanum |
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| Coordinates | 41°53′31″N 12°29′10″E / 41.891943°N 12.486246°E |
| Type | Temple with, probably, a podium rostra in the frontal part |
| History | |
| Builder | Emperor Augustus |
| Founded | Inauguration 18 August 29 BC |
The Temple of Caesar or Temple of Divus Iulius (Latin: Aedes Divi Iuli; Italian: Tempio del Divo Giulio), also known as Temple of the Deified Julius Caesar, delubrum, heroon or Temple of the Comet Star,[1] is an ancient structure in the Roman Forum of Rome, Italy, located near the Regia and the Temple of Vesta.
The remains of Caesar's altar are a pilgrimage site for visitors from across Italy and the world. Flowers and other items are left there daily and special commemorations take place on March 15 to commemorate Caesar's death.[2][3]
- ^ Pliny the Elder, Naturalis Historia, 2.93–94
- ^ Nicoletti, Gianluca (2014-07-22). "Il mondo in fila". La Stampa (in Italian). Retrieved 2024-05-24.
- ^ Quaglia, Lucilla (2019-03-15). "Sempre più fiori e monetine sull'Ara di Cesare: la tradizione si rinnova il 15 marzo". Il Messaggero (in Italian). Retrieved 2024-05-24.