Roman Baths of Agnano Guided Tour

Roman Baths of Agnano Guided Tour

Discover the Roman Baths of Agnano, two-thousand years of history, which is an enchanting place built in an area located in the western area of Naples is part of the volcanic complex of the Phlegraean Fields, whose history is deeply linked to its thermal baths, which have been appreciated since ancient times. In the IV-III century BC some Greek populations from the island of Euboea who settled on the island of Pithekoussa (now Ischia), founded first Cuma and then Neapolis proved to know the thermal properties of the Phlegraean area. The numerous archaeological finds still visible in the thermal park testify to this. In this magical place, the Romans celebrated in honor of the god Saturn. An exceptional opportunity to discover the past and learn about Roman culture and history is a guided tour of the Roman Baths of Agnano. The 2nd century AD construction of the baths, which are situated outside of Naples, Italy, is regarded as one of the region’s most significant instances of Roman public baths.

The tour starts with a stop at the baths’ grand entrance, where you will learn about the building’s architectural characteristics and construction methods. After that, you will tour the various bathhouse rooms, including the frigidarium (cold room), tepidarium (warm room), and caldarium (hot room), learning about each room’s unique purposes and how they contributed to Roman society. The excursions included stops at the Hellenistic structures, at the ‘Grotta del Cane’, and the remains of the Roman baths. It was made in an evocative setting, sipping the classic honey wine that the ancients drank, the ‘mulsum’.

The tour guide will give insights into Roman everyday life, including the social and cultural significance of the baths and how they were utilized for recreation, socializing, and religious rites, throughout the excursion.

The tour usually lasts between 1.5 and 2 hours, and it’s a wonderful chance to learn about the rich culture and history of the Roman Empire. It is appropriate for those who enjoy history, archaeology, and the history of the ancient world. The trip is also a great chance to travel back in time and picture what life was like in ancient Rome.