Ancient Rome temples complex 'Sacred Area' now welcomes visitors

The new walkways of the so-called 'Sacred Area' where four temples, dating back as far as the 3rd century B.C., stand smack in the middle of one of modern Rome's busiest crossroads. Photo: AP

Four temples from ancient Rome, dating back as far as the 3rd century B.C. stand smack in the middle of one of the modern city's busiest crossroads.

But until Monday, practically the only ones getting a close-up view of the temples were cats that prowled the so-called "Sacred Area,” on the edge of the site where Julius Caesar was assassinated.