The magnificent Temple of Augustus is a masterpiece of ancient architecture. It is a unique monument, erected during the reign of the Roman Emperor Augustus in the year 362 B. C., immediately after Julian visited Ankara. It is located near Ulus square. Until today the remains of this temple were last built by the son of the last Galatian ruler of Amyntas king Philomena as a sign of devotion to the Emperor Augustus.

In these days of the former splendour of the temple of Augustus picturesque ruins – two side walls, and part of the doors, which are beautifully decorated at the edges. The walls between the tomb and the temple is covered with a repeating ancient Greek and Latin inscriptions, the so-called "Res Gestae Divi August" — the list of acts of August, his will, the original of which is in the Roman Church, and essays about the history of Rome.

The temple has a very rich history, during which its purpose is constantly changing: after the period of antiquity the main function of the temple was stopped. Later, after the adoption of Christianity, it became a Church, then a store of wheat, and in the early nineteenth century it housed the Museum of stone monuments. In 1944 the Church was bombed and almost completely destroyed. It was restored after the Second world war. This happened from 1945 to 1947. Today it houses a small exhibition of antique sculptures of stone and bronze.

Its form, the structure is a typical structure of a Roman temple oblong. During the stay in these lands of the Byzantines were here made some extension as well as the Windows are open. The plan of the Temple of Augustus is defined by four walls with four columns on the sides. Behind the columns are designated areas used for prayer.

Only two side walls and with the edges of the door, has been preserved to our days. This building is surrounded by a double ring of fortified walls. Moreover, the inner ring was built in the 6th century BC, and external - in the 9th century during the reign of Emperor Michael II.

The temple of Augustus is located near the town Hall, you can get it on the street Sindlerova.