The Rostra was located on the south side of the Comitium opposite the Curia Hostilia (the original Senate house), overlooking both the Comitium and the Roman Forum.

What is the Rostra in the Roman Forum?

The Republican rostra was the quintessential speaker’s platform in the forum, originally a curved wall portion of the round Comitium, decorated with bronze ship rams (rostra) from the defeated ships after an important naval victory in 338 BC.

Where is the Temple of Vesta located in the Roman Forum?

The temple is located in the Roman Forum near the Regia and the House of the Vestal Virgins. The Temple of Vesta housed Vesta’s holy fire, which was a symbol of Rome’s safety and prosperity.