The fire in the Temple of Vesta was tended to by Vestal Virgins. They were priestesses of Vesta, who was known as the goddess of the hearth.

The Temple of Vesta in Rome was about 14 meters (46 feet) in height. It was a small circular temple with a cylindrical cella and a conical roof.

The Romans called a priestess in the temple of Vesta a "Vestal Virgin." These priestesses were tasked with keeping the sacred fire of Vesta burning and maintaining the purity of the temple.

The Temple of Vesta in Rome was relatively small, with a circular footprint of about 10 meters in diameter. It featured a single cella where the sacred fire of Vesta was tended by the Vestal Virgins. The temple's architectural style was simple and elegant, reflecting the importance of the cult of Vesta to the Roman state.

The Temple of Vesta.