- The Baths of Caracalla were Roman Baths completed by the Emperor Caracalla between 212-216 CE. They are located on the Viale delle Terme di Caracalla, Rome.
- The Baths were the second largest Baths in Rome after the Baths of Diocletian. Olympiadorus of Thebes stated that the Baths could accommodate 1,600 people.
Description
- The baths were planned by Septimius Severus, but completed during the reign of Caracalla.
- Water was supplied by the Aqua Marcia Viaduct, built specifically for this purpose by Caracalla.
The Site Today
- The Site has been partially restored and visitors can tour the tunnels underneath the structure.
Roman Copies
- Baths of Diocletian
- Basilica of Maxentius
Modern Copies
- Grand Central Terminal, New York City (Built 1903-13)
- Built by the New York Central Railroad, USA.
- Pennsylvania Station in New York City (1910-demolished in 1963)
- Built by the Pennsylvania Railroad, USA.
- St. George’s Hall
- Music Hall in Liverpool, England.
Photo and map: Baths of Caracalla, Rome