Temple of Minerva Medica
Believed to be the remains of the lost Temple of Minerva, this nymphaeum has been known by its misnomer to this day.

📜 A 4th-century nymphaeum in Rome, mistakenly identified as the Temple of Minerva Medica since the 17th century.
🔍 Once part of Emperor Gallienus's residence on the Esquiline Hill, it was originally a luxurious heated dining hall.

Why Go

🏛️ Explore a monumental Roman nymphaeum🏗️ Admire its unique decagonal hall and domed roof structure📜 Discover a site with rich, albeit misattributed, history🎨 Admire traces of rich interior decoration

Why Avoid

🚧 Currently a forlorn structure, barely visible by a railway line❌ Not the actual ancient Temple of Minerva Medica

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