Roman Baths: The Landmark Which Gave The City Its Name

Be sure to reserve tickets ahead of time to visit THE landmark in Bath, it gets crowded.

As part of the Romans’ daily cleaning route, they named the Roman Baths: Aquae Sulis, after Minera: the Roman Goddess of wisdom, arts, and crafts. 

Around 75 AD, the Romans constructed a religious spa complex with the one with the most water as a special place to worship Goddess Minerva. Here, the water is 46° C, hotter than typical bath water, and comprises tons of minerals like sulphate, calcium and chloride. 

 

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People would travel to pray for her help, or swim in the water if their bodies needed healing. Since they believed that the spring is their connection to the Underworld, jewels and money would be thrown into the spring so Sulis Minerva would protect and guard them. 

The Romans used the baths as a way to socialize too, like getting massages and playing games. The Roman Baths definitely draw tons of tourists, it’s the reason to visit this beautiful city of Bath and a great activity for families, couples, all types of travelers!