The
Temple of Vesta (Latin
Aedes Vestae, Italian
Tempio di Vesta) is an ancient edifice in
Rome,
Italy, located in the
Roman Forum near the
Regia and the
House of the Vestal Virgins. The temple's most recognizable feature is its circular footprint. Since the worship of
Vesta began in private homes, the architecture seems to be a reminder of its history. The extant temple used
Greek architecture with
Corinthian columns,
marble, and a central cella. The remaining structure indicates that there were twenty Corinthian columns built on a
podium fifteen meters in diameter. The roof probably had a vent at the apex to allow smoke release.