Rome Baths of Caracalla Terme di Caracalla - Tickets to visit the ancient Roman baths in Rome All information and tickets for the excavations of the ‘Terme di Caracalla’ in Rome; the enormous bathhouse and Roman baths of emperor Caracalla. Info & Tickets Caracalla Baths Rome Address Viale della Terme di Caracalla 52 Rome Italy Metro Metro stop Circo Massimo (Line B), then 400 meter by foot Tickets Tickets adult, from 10 € (Book tickets online) Guided tours Caracalla Baths + Circus Maximus, from 49 € (Book tours online) Book your tickets Opening hours From Tuesday to Sunday: From 9 am to 4.30 pm (last admission at 3.30 pm) Closed: Monday, January 1st, December 25th Good to know During summer, Italian operas are performed regularly between the ruins in the open air Terme di Caracalla The Roman Baths of Caracalla were built in the 3rd century and named after emperor Caracalla who commissioned the building of the enormous bathhouse complex together with his father, emperor Septimius Severus. This was one of the largest buildings in Roman times together with the Colosseum. The baths spanning 11 hectares, at the time richly decorated with beautiful mosaics, frescos and marble cladding were the largest bathhouse complex of Rome with room for over 2,500 people. Common people were also welcome in the complex of cold, warm and hot baths, pools, massage rooms, dressing rooms, receptions, and even libraries and brothels. In addition to hygiene, the baths primarily had a social and sports function. The bathhouse complex Ancient Roman baths of Caracalla Ancient Roman baths The Roman bathing ritual started with taking a hot-water bath. (calidarium). After that, people visited the lukewarm tepidarium and finally the cold bath (frigidarium). This was often followed by a swim in the natatio, an open-air pool. The baths were used frequently for over 300 years, but lost their function when the aqueducts supplying the complex with water were seriously damaged by the Goths during an attack on the city. Today you can find many ruïnes here, as earthquakes and raids by order of the popes have left their marks. Some areas endured however, as the baths were located outside of the city because of their enormous scope. The Via Appia, or Appian Way, originally ran past the Baths of Caracalla. Ruins of the ancient Roman bathhouse Mosaic in the thermal baths of Rome Video: Baths of Caracalla reconstruction Where are the ancient Roman baths located in Rome?, Most visited attractions Top 25 Things to do in Rome Colosseum & Tickets Sistine Chapel & Vatican Museums St.Peter’s Basilica & Tickets, Contact details, the terms and conditions, affiliate information and cookie policy can be found on this page Disclaimer: This travel guide contains affiliate links that help the website monetize - © Bio Web Design