<P> The Temple of Vesta ( Latin Aedes Vestae ; Italian : Tempio di Vesta ) is an ancient edifice in Rome , Italy , located in the Roman Forum near the Regia and the House of the Vestal Virgins . The temple 's most recognizable feature is its circular footprint . Since the worship of Vesta began in private homes , the architecture seems to be a reminder of its history . The extant temple used Greek architecture with Corinthian columns , marble , and a central cella . The remaining structure indicates that there were twenty Corinthian columns built on a podium fifteen meters in diameter . The roof probably had a vent at the apex to allow smoke release . </P>
where is the temple of vesta located in the roman forum
near the Regia and the House of the Vestal Virgins