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Temple Of Vesta - Tivoli - Version 2

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Temple Of Vesta - Tivoli - Version 2

This finely detailed resin model represents the Temple of Vesta at Tivoli, one of the most celebrated survivals of Roman sacred architecture. Perched dramatically above the Aniene River gorge, the temple has inspired architects, artists, and scholars from antiquity through the Renaissance and into the modern era.

This listing presents a second, distinct version of the same monument, created from a different set of historical drawings and measurements than those used for the earlier model.

Historical Context

Constructed in the late 1st century BCE, the Temple of Vesta (also historically referred to as the Temple of the Sibyl) exemplifies the sophistication of Roman religious architecture during the Republican period. While the specific architect is unknown—typical for ancient Roman monuments—the structure reflects the work of highly skilled Roman builders versed in Greek architectural principles and Italic building traditions.

Unlike the earlier listing, which is derived from a separate published survey, this model is based on an alternative body of drawings and reconstructions. As a result, it constitutes an independent interpretation of the temple’s form, rather than a duplication of the previous model.

Architectural Style

The temple is a tholos, or circular temple, executed in a variant of the Roman Corinthian order. Its fluted columns, carved acanthus capitals, and carefully proportioned entablature demonstrate Rome’s mastery of the classical architectural language.

Because this version follows a different documentary source, variations in ornamental detail are intentionally preserved, reflecting the specific drawings on which the model is based. These differences make this edition particularly valuable for comparative study, teaching, and collection alongside the earlier version.

Available Scales 

1:148 (N Gauge)
Width: 135 mm
Depth: 105 mm
Height: 130 mm

1:100
Width: 205 mm
Depth: 160 mm
Height: 195 mm

Temple Of Vesta - Tivoli - Version 2

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