Step inside one of Rome’s most unexpected treasures—an ancient pagan temple silently standing within the heart of the Roman Forum, transformed over centuries into a church, a pharmacy, and now a private space rich with layers of history. The Temple of Antoninus Pius and Faustina, originally dedicated to the deified emperor and his beloved wife, is a living palimpsest where Pagan, Christian, and Baroque identities coexist in rare harmony.

This exclusive experience, closed to the general public, grants you private access to a site where time folds in on itself. Explore the atmospheric interior where medieval and Baroque elements have been grafted seamlessly into a 2nd-century temple without erasing its imperial origins. Within, you’ll find original pharmaceutical archives, including rare prescriptions attributed to Raphael, and works by celebrated artists Pietro da Cortona and Domenichino, carefully preserved in this evocative space.

Your guide will lead you through the rich architectural evolution of this forgotten gem, offering insight into how layers of history have shaped a structure that has quietly witnessed Rome’s transformation through empires, faiths, and eras.

To elevate the experience, guests have the rare opportunity to enjoy an intimate dinner overlooking the Forum, making this not just a tour, but a memory etched in time.

For those who seek the sacred, the hidden, and the truly extraordinary, enquire at info@romaexperience.com to reserve your private passage into this timeless sanctuary.