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Temple of Mercury

Temple de Mercure
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Open today at 10:15-18:20
Recommended sightseeing time:1-2 hour
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63870 Orcines, FranceMap
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  • sarahsrunvaca
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    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.

    Reviewed on May 14, 2023
  • Ian M
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    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 ...

    Reviewed on Jun 18, 2019
  • Robert S
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    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 ...

    Reviewed on Oct 26, 2018
  • porkmummy
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    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 ...

    Reviewed on Aug 19, 2018
  • 281mart_nd
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    Very interesting history

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    If you are close to the city, you will find the history of this temple dedicated to Mercurius (the Roman God).

    Reviewed on Sep 13, 2018
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