Temple of Saturn
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| Location | Regione VIII Forum Romanum |
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| Built in | 497 BC |
| Built by/for | Tarquinius Superbus |
| Type of structure | Roman temple |
| Related | List of ancient monuments in Rome |
 Temple of Saturn
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Coordinates: 41°53′33.07″N 12°29′3.06″E / 41.8925194°N 12.4841833°E
The Temple of Saturn (Latin: Templum Saturni or Aedes Saturnus; Italian: Tempio di Saturno) is a temple to the god Saturn in ancient Rome. The original dedication of a temple to Saturn was traditionally dated to 497 BC, but ancient writers disagreed greatly about the history of this site. The ruins of the temple stand at the foot of the Capitoline Hill in the western end of the Forum Romanum.
Gradual collapse has left nothing but the remains of the front portico standing. The partially preserved pediment displays the inscription Senatus Populusque Romanus incendio consumptum restituit, meaning "The Senate and People of Rome have restored [the temple] consumed by fire". The pediment and eight surviving columns represent one of the iconic images of Rome's ancient architectural heritage.
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