Bathing during imperial times had long ceased to be merely about cleaning the body. It was about otium, leisure. And there was plenty of that at the baths. They would be oiled and massaged by slaves, or have cold water poured over them in the cold-water bath as they sat enthroned on marble armchairs.
They would indulge in ball games, meet with friends and business partners, relax, laugh and sweat. And of course forget about all their troubles, which would otherwise have cast a shadow over their uninterrupted recreation.
These passageways can still be seen today, as can the remains of the sewage system and the homes of the wealthy, which had to be demolished to build the baths. The circular imprint of a Roman master builder has even been preserved. Above ground, you can re-enact the typical bathing process which, we must unfortunately admit, no Roman imperial confidant ever performed. Because the large-scale construction project was sadly not finished in its originally planned size.
A must for: Idlers. Subterranean explorers. Engineering enthusiasts. Water rats and wellness fans. Departure Arrival. Opening hours Today, Combined tickets With the Trier Antiquity Card , you can discover the center of ancient times easily and inexpensively.
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