All the Termas de Caracalla, also called Antonian, are one of the best preserved ruins in the city of Roma. It is a building that was built during the rule of Emperor Caracalla, at the beginning of 200 BC and had a short life of approximately 300 years.
They were built with a riot of technology and luxury. Its facilities had capacity for around 2000 bathers. They had pavements of polychrome marble, rich stuccoes and finely crafted capitals and very fine mosaics. This complex with two upper floors and two underground It is spread out in a park of 11 hectares. It included libraries, gyms and entertainment rooms, we think that they were not only a spa but social gathering centers of the time.
Its structure was symmetrical, with the basilica and the water rooms, frigidarium, tepidarium and caldarium, in the center, that's why the other units were duplicated.
Currently, the Rome Opera House performs representations in the summer season. The extensive gardens are parks that the Romans use regularly.
They are located on Viale delle Terme di Caracalla 52, near the station Circus Maximusof the subway. They can be visited daily from 9 am to sunset, on Mondays it closes at noon.
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