Augustus built this temple to Jupiter and Juno in the name of his big sister Octavia. It burnt down twice and was damaged by an earthquake in the 5th century, but here it still is (or at least some of it) in the heart of the Jewish Ghetto. It must have been something in it's day…
The Portico is an imposing edifice that greets you as you enter the Jewish Ghetto area and clearly celebrates past grandeur in modern times. It's striking silhouette is well preserved and fairly accessible to view. We'd say 'don't miss it', but you can's fail to see it if…
These ruins in the Jewish Ghetto are a unique part of it, and relatively well preserved. Worth seeing when visiting the ghetto.
Having served many different purposes and having endured many different repairs, this structure is a monument to preserving the old while moving into the new.
This is one of the first things you see as you enter the Jewish Ghetto. It is flanked by the remains of two temples and a theater. This was once a minor Forum, focused on commerce in fish.