"Vestavia Temple and Gardens."
"Vestavia Temple and Gardens, atop Shades Mountain, 6 miles South of Birmingham, Alabama, replica of Ancient Temple of Vesta of Rome, built about the 5th Century B. C. 4 stories high, 182 feet in circumference, 20 columns, each 9 feet circumference. In Art Gallery are many Roman statues and Mur...
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Alabama Department of Archives and History
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| Summary: | "Vestavia Temple and Gardens, atop Shades Mountain, 6 miles South of Birmingham, Alabama, replica of Ancient Temple of Vesta of Rome, built about the 5th Century B. C. 4 stories high, 182 feet in circumference, 20 columns, each 9 feet circumference. In Art Gallery are many Roman statues and Mural of Vestal Virgins, largest mural in the world painted by a woman. Extensive gardens and tea room open year round." |
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