Imperial Baths
About Imperial Baths
The Imperial Baths, named after a visit by Kaiser Wilhelm II tot Trier at the beginning of the 20th century, were planned as a huge bathing facility at the end of the imperial district, but never really completed. Their construction most probably started at the end of the 3rd century, when Trier became the residence of one of the Roman emperors, but not a single drop of water flowed in one of the largest baths of the Roman Empire. Because Constantine left Trier in 316 to become the only emperor of the Roman Empire, there was no longer any need for imposing buildings. It was only decades later that the ruin was used by the Teutonic-Frankish guard of Emporor Valentinian, who again made trier capital at the end of the 4th cenury. The palantine, the emperor's bodyguards, was always near him and needed accommodation and a place tot exercise, both of which were possible in the extensive ruin. the Imperial Baths thus became barracks with a small military bath.
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May 28, 2010
The ruins are very impressive. If you don't want to pay to see it, you can get a pretty good view from the outside. Of the part that is above ground anyway. The fun part is however underground. You can visit the underground maze that is formed by the former sewers and hot air channels. Don't feel squimish about walking through the sewers; these baths were never actually used.
Nov 27, 2010
Very interesting to wander through history! The Imperial Baths are located quite central in the city, you pass them in a roundabout, so you have a good view on them while driving to them.
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