Temple of Portunus

• The Temple of Portunus, also known as the Temple of Fortuna Virilis, is one of the best preserved Temples of Ancient Rome. Portunus was the Roman God of keys and doors.
• It is located in the Forum Boarium in Rome and was built between the 4th to 3rd century BCE.

Getting There

• Location: Piazza Bocca del Verita, Rome.

Roman Keys

• The Ancient Romans made many keys of all sizes, not only for locks on doors to houses but also Temples.
• Temples were used to store valuables and the doors were were locked when not in use.

Photo and map: Temple of Portunus, Forum Boarium