Temple of Vesta Rome

... things were and what their functions were it becomes a bit more interesting.   Most noteworthy were both the Temple of Vesta (origin of the Vestal Virgins, a 30 year commitment of celibacy and flame tending, and if one was caught with men, or ...

... burned after he was assassinated. Flowers are still placed here to remember the man who personified the greatness of Rome. We also walked by The Temple of Vesta and The House of the Vestal Virgins. The temple housed the sacred Flame of Rome which was ...

... took over the building. It was mostly destroyed in the 847 AD earthquake.    We moved on to the remains of the Temple of Vesta (our left) which was a small white columned circle structure with the Atrium of Vesta (where the Virgins lived) as a ...

... events in Rome's history. It was named the rostrum after the bows of the ships that form the decorative motif. The Temple of Vesta was the home of the Vestal Virgins, charged with keeping the sacred flame alight. The circular foundations still remain, ...

... " and eavesdrop on many guided tours along the way.  I visited Cesar Augustus' house, and also got to see the Temple of Vesta where the 6 Vestal Virgins are immortalized in marble.  History tells the story of how these women were chosen by the ...

... 8217;s history. It was named the ‘rostrum’, after the bows of the ships that form the decorative motif. The Temple of Vesta was the home to the vestal Virgins, charged with the duty of keeping the sacred flame alight. The circular foundations ...

... nbsp;    Now, back to our tour.   After Antonius and Faustina, we made our way to the remains of the Temple of Vesta, the home of the Vestal Virgins who guarded the sacred flame.  The building dates back to 8th century B.C. ...

... and candles placed on it.  Delightufully pagan, and kind of sweet, actually. Walking farther down the path you see the Temple of Vesta.  Three pillars of this charming, round temple remain, and they're actually in pretty good shape.  ...

... 't get me wrong it all was absolutely amazing but these two just really stuck in my mind.  The Temple of Vesta was cool because that could be considered Rome's most sacred spot. Inside the temple a fire burned, just as in a Roman home.  ...

... , and another arch for something else. There are so many historic things that it is hard to keep track of them all. We saw the temple of Vesta and the residence of the Vestal Virgins that cared for it. They were chosen at age 6-10 and if they made it 30 ...