Vic Roman Temple | Temple romà de Vic
Dates from early 2nd century at height of Roman Empire. Rediscovered 1882 in the ruins of the former Vic castle. Today a small art Gallery and fascinating relic
About Vic Roman Temple
Vic Roman Temple is thought to date from the 2nd Century AD at the hight of the roman Empire. If The roman Temple was still in use by the 4th century it would have closed during the persecution of pagans as the Roman Empire was converting to Christianity. In the 11th century the temple was burried under the structure of the medieval els Montcada Castle, built to defend the medival city. The castle later became the residence of the Veguers and finally, the prison of Vic.
- 1882: Urban reform in Vic town centre brought about the demolision of the castle to build residential flats
- 1884: the foundation and some walls of the Roman temple were discovered in a good state of preservation amongst the demolished castle as well as a capital from the porch columns.
- 1890: The plan to build residential flats was halted and instead it was decided to restore the roman temple.
- 1930: The columns on front of the temple door were added reproducing how the originals would have looked. One of these columns has the original capital from Roman times with the others being contemporary reproductions.
- 1953: The podium and the Main beam across the top (architrave) were added.
Vic Roman Temple Re-discovery
Image Gallery for Vic Roman Temple
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