The Romans' passion for thermal baths, a place for the well-being of body and mind.
Terme di Caracalla
One of the largest and best preserved thermal complexes of antiquity, a marvellous example of architecture, not only a building for bathing, sport and body care, but also a place to meet and study.
A journey through time between past and present to admire how it is today and how it was at the time of its inauguration, the largest and best preserved spa complex of antiquity, with its statues and decorations that today are on display in the squares, churches and museums of Italy. Thanks to technology, the baths come back to life with their coloured marbles, stucco, paintings and mosaics, to show themselves as they appeared to the Romans, who frequented them not only for body care, but also as a place to meet and study.
DURATION
approx. 90 minutes, including 30 min Q&A
Terme di Caracalla
One of the largest and best preserved thermal complexes of antiquity, a marvellous example of architecture, not only a building for bathing, sport and body care, but also a place to meet and study.
A journey through time between past and present to admire how it is today and how it was at the time of its inauguration, the largest and best preserved spa complex of antiquity, with its statues and decorations that today are on display in the squares, churches and museums of Italy. Thanks to technology, the baths come back to life with their coloured marbles, stucco, paintings and mosaics, to show themselves as they appeared to the Romans, who frequented them not only for body care, but also as a place to meet and study.
DURATION
approx. 90 minutes, including 30 min Q&A
YOUR GUIDE
Francesca Salamone
Born in La Spezia, after the classical studies she graduated in Letters with historical-artistic address at the University of Pisa and in Rome, at the University La Sapienza, she specialized in Medieval and Modern Art History with the highest marks. She is the author of numerous publications on art historical researches and of articles on cultural columns of important newspapers. She lives in Rome and since 19 years she is an authorized tourist guide. She loves reading, playing tennis, biking, skiing and, of course, traveling.
