Roman Temple

These impressive remains belong to a temple dating back to the 1st century AD, built in two phases between the years 41 and 96, under the reigns of Emperors Claudius and Domitian. Measuring 32 metres long and 16 metres wide, it’s believed to have been the largest temple in the city, dedicated to the imperial cult and mythological gods. Built mainly from marble, this site transports you back to ancient times, right in the heart of Córdoba’s city centre. Just a few steps from here, you’ll find a statue of Claudio Marcelo, the founder of the city, then known as Corduba, back in the 2nd century BC. The statue stands to the left of the temple, directly in front of the Town Hall. It wasn’t until the 1950s that the temple’s remains were unearthed and used during the reconstruction process. Locals and visitors can now admire one of the grand monuments that once lined the streets of Roman Córdoba, symbols of the city’s wealth and the empire’s power. The site also showcases some impressive engineering for its time, including a vast artificial terrace built to level the steep slope on which the temple stood. Located just a short walk from the former Roman circus, where Plaza de la Corredera now stands, it would have been visible from afar, especially to travellers entering Córdoba along the Via Augusta. Now visited by thousands each year, this site is one of Córdoba’s oldest and most remarkable archaeological treasures.