Located on the edge of Temple Hill, sits a large and almost purely metal building. Here is the temple of Vulcan. Known as a benevolent and clever being, the Romans believed Vulcan was also the god of volcanoes which gave him a greater respect among their people. They worshiped him in hopes to prevent fires as well as when they craft goods. Every year there is a festival, the Vulcanalia, falling on August 23, celebrated in his honor. This time was the period of greatest drought and highest fire risk in Italy and they still hold it at New Rome. In the middle of the temple is a fire as well a huge metal statue depicting the god.