Temple of Aesculapius, Villa Borghese
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Temple of Aesculapius, Villa Borghese

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This neoclassical shrine (1786–92) in Villa Borghese honors Aesculapius, god of healing. The Greek inscription To Aesculapius the Savior evokes ancient votive temples. Its central statue, found in the Mausoleum of Augustus, reinforces Rome’s enduring reverence for classical ideals and restorative power.