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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.

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  • Temple of Hercules Victor Rome April 2019

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

  • Croatia Pula Temple of Roma and Augustus 2014-10-11 11-30-05

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

  • Small stone building surrounded by half-walls and columns with elaborate capitals.

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

  • Vienne (avril 2009) 036

    Temple of the Imperial cult at Vienne, from behind

  • St Martin-in-the-Fields, July 2011

    St Martin-in-the-Fields, London (1720), James Gibbs

  • Madeleine Paris

    La Madeleine, Paris (1807), now a church

  • Baalbek-Bacchus

    Temple of Bacchus at Baalbek, Lebanon

  • Pompei 5058

    The Temple of Apollo in Pompeii. Mount Vesuvius is to the far left.

  • Temple of Jupiter, Diocletians Palace, Split (11944057914)

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

  • Campitelli - 031225-TempioDiSaturnoSiAccendonoLeLuci3

    Temple of Saturn, Roman Forum, 8 impressive columns and architrave remain standing

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