Antoninus and Faustina Temple

"The Temple of Antoninus and Faustina is an ancient Roman temple located in the Roman Forum in Rome, Italy. It was built in 141 AD by the Roman emperor Antoninus Pius to commemorate his deceased and deified wife, Faustina the Elder. After Antoninus Pius died in 161 AD, the temple was re-dedicated to both Antoninus and Faustina. The temple is a well-preserved example of a Roman temple. It is made of marble and has six columns on the front and back and ten columns on the sides. The temple is decorated with reliefs that depict scenes from the lives of Antoninus and Faustina. The temple was converted into a Christian church in the 7th century AD. It is still a church today, known as the Church of San Lorenzo in Miranda. Here are some additional details about the Temple of Antoninus and Faustina: It is located in the Roman Forum, which is a complex of buildings that was the center of public life in ancient Rome. The temple is made of marble and is approximately 30 meters (100 feet) long and 17 meters (56 feet) wide. The temple is decorated with reliefs that depict scenes from the lives of Antoninus and Faustina, such as their marriage, their children, and their apotheosis (deification). The temple was converted into a Christian church in the 7th century AD and is still a church today, known as the Church of San Lorenzo in Miranda. "