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Temple of Aesculapius
Attraction
4.7 (6913 reviews)
Picturesque 1786 Ionic style temple amid a scenic lake & accessible by a wooden pier.
Via Ulisse Aldrovandi, 6, 00197 Roma RM, Italy
+39 06 0608
Did You Know?
Healing
Dedicated to Aesculapius
The Temple of Aesculapius was dedicated to the Greek god of medicine and healing, Aesculapius. It was believed that the god would cure the sick who slept in the temple.
Island
Located on Tiber Island
The temple was situated on Tiber Island, a small island in the Tiber River, which was considered a sacred place in ancient Rome.
Snake
Symbol of Aesculapius
The temple featured a sacred snake, a symbol of Aesculapius, which was believed to have healing powers.
2nd Century BC
Construction Date
The Temple of Aesculapius was built in the 2nd century BC, during the Roman Republic.
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