Trier Imperial Baths, Trier, Germany

The Trier Imperial Baths (Kaiserthermen) are a large Roman bath complex, designated as part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The impressive ruins of the baths, along with the derelict rooms and the walls of previous structures, are among the most important to have been discovered in Trier. Today a visit to the thermal baths, which can also be explored below ground, is like stepping back in time. The walls of the hot bath (caldarium) are deservedly part of this famous landmark in Trier. After the one in Rome, the Imperial Thermal Baths and St. Barbara Roman Baths were once among the largest bathing complexes in the Roman empire. They were built in the first and second centuries AD.

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Anne-Kathrin Paulus (12 months ago)
Trier is a magical city. love each corner here. so many special places to visit. The Thermen are just one of many

Steve S. (12 months ago)
It was ok. A bit too much renovation at the time

Awadesh Mallik (12 months ago)
Ancient Roman Public Baths

Tuur Knevels (13 months ago)
Beautifully place, nice park

Mike Clapp (13 months ago)
It was closed down when I went to see it. But it is always pretty awesome to see old ruins.

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