The so-called "Temple of Sibyl" (Tempio della Sibilla) is an ancient Roman temple in Tivoli, Italy. It is situated immediately to the north of the so-called Temple of Vesta. Although it is attributed to the Tiburtine Sibyl, the original affiliation of the temple is not certain.
Though its exact dedication remains uncertain, it is traditionally identified as the temple dedicated to the Tiburtine Sibyl. In contrast, the adjacent circular temple is believed to have been dedicated either to Vesta or to Hercules Saxanus, a deity particularly venerated in Tivoli.
During the Middle Ages, the temple underwent significant modifications when it was repurposed as the Church of St. George. However, this adaptation has since disappeared, leaving the structure in its classical form. The temple is part of the ancient Roman acropolis of Tibur, which held religious and civic significance in antiquity. Despite later transformations, the Temple of the Sibyl remains an important example of Roman religious architecture, reflecting both Hellenistic influence and local Italic traditions.
circa 50-80 BCE
The Temple of the Sibyl, a rectangular structure dating to the 2nd century BCE, is an example of Roman Ionic architecture. Constructed primarily from travertine, its design features a raised base supporting lateral walls adorned with engaged semicolumns.
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