Dating to the first century, the thermal baths of Caesaraugusta were an important center of social life for the ancient Romans.
More than just a place for bathing, the public baths brought people together to play sports, read, and listen to music or poetry. Typical of public baths found in the ancient Roman empire, the facilities included hot-water and cold-water baths.
Bathers could alternate between the two baths, but most started with hot and then finished with cold.
Men and women were separated in different areas of the baths, or used them at different times. The city of Caesaraugusta was well supplied with fresh water and managed the maintenance of the baths.
Today, visitors can explore the history of the baths, as well as some of their remains in this Public Baths Museum. Guided tours are available.
