Titus Baths
The Baths of Titus, built in 79 AD and inaugurated the following year, represent one of the oldest examples of imperial baths in Rome. Located on the Oppian Hill, these baths were built near Nero’s Domus Aurea, using part of the pre-existing structures. Emperor Titus, son of Vespasian, wanted to give back to the Roman […]
Baths of Septimius Severus
The Baths of Septimius Severus, also known as Thermae Severianae, represent one of the most significant examples of thermal architecture from the imperial era in Rome. Built by the emperor Septimius Severus between 193 and 211 AD, these baths were located on the Palatine Hill, an area already densely populated with imperial buildings and a […]
Neptune Baths
The Baths of Neptune, located in the Roman city of Ostia, are a thermal complex dating back to the end of the 1st century AD, with important reconstructions carried out under the emperor Hadrian and completed in 139 AD by the emperor Antoninus Pius. These baths, known for their magnificent mosaics, represent one of the […]
Baths of Diocletian
The Baths of Diocletian, located between the Viminal and Quirinal hills in Rome, represent one of the most imposing and extraordinary thermal complexes of ancient Rome. Built between 298 and 306 AD, during the reign of Emperor Diocletian and his co-emperor Maximian, the baths cover an area of about 13 hectares and could accommodate up […]
Baths of Elagabalus
The Baths of Elagabalus, located on the Palatine Hill in Rome, represent a fascinating example of Roman thermal architecture from the 3rd century AD. These baths were initially attributed to the emperor Elagabalus (also known as Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) during his brief and turbulent reign (218-222 AD), but recent excavations have revealed that the construction […]
Decius Baths
The Baths of Decius, also known as Thermae Decianae, represent one of the lesser-known but historically fascinating thermal complexes in Rome. Built by Emperor Decius between 249 and 251 AD on the Aventine Hill, these baths were a monumental work reflecting the grandeur and sophistication of Roman architecture in the late imperial period. The baths […]
Caracalla’s thermal baths
The Baths of Caracalla, one of the most grandiose and well-preserved thermal complexes of ancient Rome, represent one of the most extraordinary testimonies of the engineering skills and architectural magnificence of the Romans. Built by the emperor Caracalla between 212 and 216 AD, these baths were intended not only for bathing, but also for socializing, […]
Baths of Agrippa
Built between 25 and 19 BC by Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, son-in-law of Augustus, these baths were the first public baths in the city. Located in the heart of the Campus Martius, the baths were part of a large redevelopment project for the area that included the construction of other monumental complexes. Agrippa’s baths, fed by […]
Temple of Vesta
The Temple of Vesta, located in the Roman Forum, is one of the most iconic and fascinating symbols of ancient Rome. Dedicated to the goddess Vesta, deity of the domestic hearth and sacred fire, the temple played a central role in the religious and civil life of the city. Its origins date back to the […]
Temple of Vespasian
Built to honor Emperor Vespasian after his death in 79 AD, the temple was completed by his son Titus and later restored by Domitian, Titus’ younger brother. This monument not only celebrates the deification of Vespasian, but also the importance of the Flavian dynasty in the consolidation of the Roman Empire. The temple was started […]
