Temple of the Dioscuri, nowadays San Paolo Maggiore. The church was built upon the ruins of that temple. The church occupied the area behind the temple's pronaos. The front section of the latter, including six columns and triangular tympanum, was visibile until 1688, when it was destroyed by an earthquake. The current church includes two corinthian columns from the ancient edifice. They stand awkwardly in front, linked by a fragile beam projecting from the facade1.
Temple of the Dioscuri
Relevant museums
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Napoli, Museo Archeologico Nazionale
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Italy, Naples
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Agora and other Buildings (San Lorenzo Complex)
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Amphitheatre Neapolis
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