The Baths of Caracalla are the finest example of great Roman baths and were one of the biggest thermae complexes in antiquity.
Strong walls, an immaculate state of conservation and new virtual technologies: a perfect blend that will capture your hearts.
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Opening days
from Tuesday to Sunday
special opening:
Monday 14th August -
Opening times
- from 1 January to 28 February: 9.30-16.30
- from 1 to 26 March: 9.00-17.30
- from 27 March to 31 august: 9.00-19.15
- Sept. 1 to Sept. 30: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Oct. 1 to the last Saturday in October : 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
- From the last Sunday in October to Dec. :9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
The ticket office closes one hour earlier
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Closing
Monday
August 16th
September 27, 2023 early closing at 6 p.m. with last entry at 5 p.m. - Web Baths of Caracalla
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Feature List
- Wheelchair accessible
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Accessibility
The site is wheelchair accessible.
The site is equipped with parking for visitors with specific badge; there are suitable toilets.
HISTORY
Ordered by Emperor Septimius Severus but opened by his son Caracalla in 216 A.D., the baths have a rectangular layout, typical of the “great Imperial baths”, consisting of a central body, which was accessed by four main doors on the north-eastern side, and functional spaces (swimming pools, gymnasiums, changing rooms) arranged symmetrically along a single axis.
Between 1824 and the 1990s systematic excavation work uncovered the true beauty of the complex, which today catches the eye for its mighty walls that in some sections are over 30 metres high.
Between 1938 and 1993 the area of the calidarium (hot water swimming pool) was used for the summer opera seasons of the Teatro dell’Opera. The Baths reopened their doors to classical music in 2001 with the construction of a temporary and removable stage located away from its original structures in complete respect for the monument.
VISITING THE BATHS
Today, thanks to an innovative project promoted by the Soprintendenza Speciale of Rome and CoopCulture, you can put on a visor and completely immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Baths, getting a virtual taste of what it was like around 2,000 years ago.
A visit to the Baths of Caracalla is an amazing experience. Savour the atmosphere of this ancient place of relaxation, sport and study. Find out how to book a visit.
Services
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Visits
for individuals with fixed validity by reservation
available in Italian -
Visits
for groups by reservation [email protected]
available in Italian, English -
Didactics for schools
by reservation [email protected]
available in Italian, English - Audioguide
- Bookshop
Additional Info
Buy entrance tickets online, at the ticket office of the site or at the ticket office of the Arco di Tito
From 23 January to 6 February Janua Vigna Guidi is closed
Where
Viale delle Terme di Caracalla 52, Roma (RM)
Transportation
BY METRO
The closest metro station Circo Massimo (line B)
BY BUS
The following bus routes pass within walking distance of the Baths: 760 and 628
Visiting Rules
- The route, one-way and with a different exit from the entrance (from the Pool), is illustrated by a plan that will be downloaded by the visitor at the time of ticket purchase.
Download the plan
