Where are the Baths of Diocletian?
Rome, Italy
Baths of Diocletian
| Alternative name | Italian: Terme di Diocleziano |
| Location | Rome, Italy |
| Region | Regio VI Alta Semita |
| Coordinates | 41°54′11″N 12°29′53″E |
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How long is Diocletian baths?
three hours
We spent over three hours wandering in the museum, which is large. There are so many different aspects, including the Baths of Diocletian, the cloisters and all the exhibition areas. It was very quiet when we were there.
What was the largest Roman bath?
Baths of Diocletian
Baths of Diocletian The largest Roman baths ever built, the Baths of Diocletian in Rome could hold up to 3,000 people and boasted vast frigidarium, tepidarium and caldarium chambers as well as a host of other facilities.
Why was the Baths of Diocletian built?
They were originally commissioned by Emperor Maximian in 298 AD (86 years after the Baths of Caracalla) in honor of his co-emperor Diocletian, who never even visited Rome, and completed in 306 AD after Diocletian had abdicated and forced Maximian to do the same.
What is the exact location of the Baths of Diocletian?
/ 41.903°N 12.498°E / 41.903; 12.498 The Baths of Diocletian (Latin: Thermae Diocletiani, Italian: Terme di Diocleziano) were public baths in ancient Rome, in what is now Italy. Named after emperor Diocletian and built from 298 AD to 306 AD, they were the largest of the imperial baths.
Where were the baths in Rome during antiquity?
The location of the baths in Rome during Antiquity. The Baths of Diocletian (Latin: Thermae Diocletiani, Italian: Terme di Diocleziano) were public baths in ancient Rome, in what is now Italy.
Did Diocletian ever actually visit Rome?
The residents of the area used the baths for over 200 years, and only stopped when Goths severed the water supply in the 16th century as part of their invasion of Rome. Rumour has it that Diocletian never actually visited Rome himself, leaving the running of that part of the Empire to Maximian.
Can I do the Baths of Diocletian and Palazzo Massimo together?
We recommend you do the Baths and the Palazzo Massimo together in one day. Your ticket will include a Baths of Diocletian map (a PDF if you book online) and will give you the layout of the site. The Baths of Diocletian entrance is located on the Viale Enrico de Nicola, 00185.