Temple of Fortuna Virilis

The Temple of Fortuna Virilis, located in Rome, Italy, is an ancient structure situated on the east bank of the Tiber River. It is one of two surviving temples from the Forum Boarium area, which was Rome's earliest cattle market and vegetable market. This elegant circular marble building dates back to the 1st century BCE.1

While popularly believed to be dedicated to Vesta and Fortuna Virilis, its actual dedication is disputed. The temple is noted for its well-proportioned rectangular Ionic building, which is perhaps a few decades older than the circular temple. This structure showcases a significant level of Hellenistic influence in Roman architecture around 40 BCE.12