Roman Baths

Roman Baths

The Roman Baths (Roman Baths) are located in the heart of Bath, a city in western England, and are a famous tourist attraction in the southwest of the UK. It is now a museum.

Upon entering the museum, you will immediately see the Great Bath from the Victorian era. Walking along the sloped pathway of the Great Bath, you can admire the Roman-style pavement and lead foundations. Further along, you can also see the ancient heating system.

The most unique feature in the museum is the King's Bath, which was built over the original sacred spring. Beneath the pump room, you can see the ruins of the Temple of Sulis Minerva from 2,000 years ago, as well as the recently discovered East Bath. The iconic sight of Bath, it preserves many exquisitely crafted Roman baths, including the Great Bath located six meters underground, the King’s Bath hot springs, temple ruins, a statue of Minerva, a wishing pool, and various ritual artifacts, making it highly valuable for visitors.

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During the time when the Roman Empire ruled Britain, the Romans built many large bathhouses in Bath with saunas and pools, and designated the area as the territory of the water and wisdom goddess Minerva, constructing magnificent palaces. Over time, most of these structures were buried underground until the late 19th century, when Britain rediscovered these ancient relics.

The Great Bath at the center of the museum is the King's Bath, built in the 1st century AD and buried underground until it was discovered in the 1870s. The steps and stone bases around the Great Bath are remnants from the Roman era. The water temperature in the bath is maintained at around 46.5 degrees Celsius, and the statues on the platform are 19th-century monuments to figures such as Caesar.

Address: Abbey Church Yard, Bath, City Centre, UK

Website: http://www.romanbaths.co.uk/

Ticket prices: Adults £11 (₤11.5 in July and August), seniors over 65 and students £9.5, children aged 6–16 £7.2.

Opening hours: 9:30–17:30 from November to February, 9:00–18:00 from March to June and September to October; 9:00–22:00 from July to August (last admission one hour before closing).