Temple of Castor and Pollux (or Dioscuri) (Rome)
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Temple of Castor and Pollux (or Dioscuri). The last king of Rome, Lucius Tarquinius Superbus, and his allies, the Latins, waged war on the infant Roman Republic. Before the battle, the Roman dictator Aulus Postumius Albinus vowed to build a temple to the Dioscuri if Rome was victorious.
According to legend Castor and Pollux appeared on the battlefield as two able horsemen in aid of the Romans. And, after the battle had been won they again appeared on the Forum in Rome watering their horses at the Spring of Juturna thereby announcing the victory. The temple stands on the supposed spot of their appearance.
According to legend Castor and Pollux appeared on the battlefield as two able horsemen in aid of the Romans. And, after the battle had been won they again appeared on the Forum in Rome watering their horses at the Spring of Juturna thereby announcing the victory. The temple stands on the supposed spot of their appearance.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple_of_Castor_and_Pollux
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Coordinates: 41°53'30"N 12°29'8"E
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- Corfinio 115 km
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- Campitelli 0.2 km
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- Caelian Hill 0.9 km
- Monti 0.9 km
- Aventine Hill 1.1 km
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