Ancient Rome’s grandest bathhouse—ruins of luxury and leisure.
📍 Location: Viale delle Terme di Caracalla
⏰ Opening Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM (April–Sept, last entry 5:30 PM); earlier closing in winter
💸 Entrance Fee: €8 (Reductions for youth and students)
🕓 Suggested Visit Time: 40–60 minutes
🔗 Official Site: https://coopculture.it/en/poi/terme-di-caracalla
🗺️ Map: View on Google Maps
About the Baths of Caracalla
Why We Love It:
These vast ruins evoke ancient luxury—no roman tour is complete without marveling at towering mosaics, pools, and gardens. A guide in Rome reveals stories from Roman emperors’ favorite chillout spot.
Roman Guides Insider Tip:
Visit in the afternoon sun—photographers and roman guides love the dramatic light on ancient brickwork.
Local Secret:
The summer opera festival inside the ruins is an unforgettable local experience—ask a tourist guide for the latest schedule!
Did You Know?
The Baths could accommodate up to 1,600 bathers at once.
Parts of the ruins inspired scenes in “Ben-Hur.”
Nearby Recommendations
Circus Maximus – 10 min walk
Basilica di San Saba – Peaceful, historic church nearby
Gelato San Saba – Beloved local gelateria
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