Sanctuary of Hercules Victor (Tivoli)

E394266

The Sanctuary of Hercules Victor in Tivoli is an ancient Roman religious complex dramatically set on a cliff above the Aniene River, known for its monumental temple, theater, and commercial structures.

All labels observed (4)

How this entity was disambiguated

Statements (45)

Predicate Object
instanceOf ancient Roman sanctuary
archaeological site
religious complex
accessedBy ancient road to Tibur
architecturalStyle Hellenistic-influenced Roman architecture
Roman architecture
associatedWith cult of Hercules at Tibur
contains market facilities
sacred precinct
sanctuary courtyard
shops
country Italy
currentUse archaeological park
tourist attraction
dedicatedTo Hercules Victor
excavated 19th century
20th century
function commercial hub
pilgrimage center
place of worship
hasPart Roman theater (Sanctuary of Hercules Victor, Tivoli)
commercial buildings
cryptoporticus
monumental stairways
porticoed structures
temple of Hercules Victor (Tivoli)
terraces
hasViewOf Aniene valley
linked to: Aniene river valley
heritageDesignation archaeological heritage of Italy
locatedAbove Aniene River
linked to: Aniene
locatedIn Lazio
Tivoli
locatedNear Rome
locatedOn cliff
mainDeity Hercules
materialUsed Roman concrete
travertine
nearbyAttraction Villa Adriana
Villa d’Este
linked to: Villa d'Este
notableFeature dramatic cliff-top setting
integration of religious and commercial functions
monumental terrace system
period Roman Republic
region Metropolitan City of Rome Capital
religion ancient Roman religion

How these facts were elicited

Referenced by (4)

Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.

Tivoli hasTouristAttraction Sanctuary of Hercules Victor (Tivoli)
Polo Museale del Lazio hasPart Santuario di Ercole Vincitore (Tivoli)
linked to: Sanctuary of Hercules Victor (Tivoli)
Sanctuary of Hercules Victor (Tivoli) hasPart temple of Hercules Victor (Tivoli)
linked to: Sanctuary of Hercules Victor (Tivoli)
Sanctuary of Hercules Victor (Tivoli) hasPart Roman theater (Sanctuary of Hercules Victor, Tivoli)
linked to: Sanctuary of Hercules Victor (Tivoli)