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Baths of Diocletian

Baths of Diocletian

Baths of Diocletian
Baths of Diocletian

Water is essential for life. That is probably why springs and baths as recreation spots can be found everywhere including Rome. Baths of Diocletian is largest thermal public baths built in the imperial era of emperors. The baths span more than 13 hectares and can hold up people up to 3000 at once. The structure also is completed with various facilities such as 3500 square meters swimming pool, gymnasia, and libraries. The baths complex is located on Viminal, the smallest hill of the Seven Hills of Rome, inside the Agger of the Servian Wall.

The History of Baths of Diocletian

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The Capitoline Hill

The Capitoline Hill

The Capitoline Hill
The Capitoline Hill

The Capitoline Hill, or Collis Capitolinus in Latin, is one of seven famous Rome’s seven hills located between Roman Forum and Campus Martius. This hill is particularly regarded as the most sacred one despite its smallest size among all. The hill, together with the Temple of Jupiter, was a symbol of Caput Mundi or the capital of the world. Here lied important religious and political center of the city.

The main attractions of this hill are most sacred triad temples of Jupiter, Juno, and Minerva. The world-class Capilotine Museum is also a must visit place as here you can see many collections of Roman artifacts.

History of the Capitoline Hill

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