It is incredible that the Romans would build a full sized temple in such an inaccessible location. The remains and limited reconstruction are not accessible, but there is very good exhibition nearby ...
When I first went up the Puy-de-Dome in 1975 this was nothing but a pile of rubble. It has now been tidied up, partially restored and there is a very interesting museum nearby. Worth a visit to learn ...
The temple is at the summit of the puy. We went up by train. I can't imagine lugging all the stone and kit up there before trains/trucks were available. An awesome feat. There's not much to see - you ...
Frankly speaking, this doesn't deserve a separate mention as this is a part of the Puy-de-dome mountain. This temple is still under construction and I believe it is to be fully ready only by 2020.
Definitely worth a visit
The site is beautiful and makes you wonder about who built it. Take a warm jacket and something waterproof, just in case.
Amazing Roman Location.
It is incredible that the Romans would build a full sized temple in such an inaccessible location. The remains and limited reconstruction are not accessible, but there is very good exhibition nearby ...
Not much to see, but full of history
When I first went up the Puy-de-Dome in 1975 this was nothing but a pile of rubble. It has now been tidied up, partially restored and there is a very interesting museum nearby. Worth a visit to learn ...
How and why did they build this?
The temple is at the summit of the puy. We went up by train. I can't imagine lugging all the stone and kit up there before trains/trucks were available. An awesome feat. There's not much to see - you ...
Part of the Puy-de-dome
Frankly speaking, this doesn't deserve a separate mention as this is a part of the Puy-de-dome mountain. This temple is still under construction and I believe it is to be fully ready only by 2020.