Roman Baths - Como, Italy
N 45° 48.640 E 009° 05.211
32T E 506747 N 5073015
Located along Viale Lecco, the Roman Baths were built in two periods, in the second half of the 1st century and at the end of the 3rd century AD.
Waymark Code: WMHKTC
Location: Lombardia, Italy
Date Posted: 07/21/2013
Views: 4
The ruins are located in the foundation of a car park.
Around the 1st century BC, the territory around Como became subject to the Romans. The town center was situated on the nearby hills, but it was then moved to its current location by order of Julius Caesar, who had the swamp near the southern tip of the lake drained and laid the plan of the walled city in the typical Roman grid of perpendicular streets. The newly founded town was named Novum Comum and had the status of municipium.
Gaius Plinius Secundus (AD 23 – August 25, AD 79), better known as Pliny the Elder, was a Roman author, naturalist, and natural philosopher, as well as naval and army commander of the early Roman Empire, and personal friend of the emperor Vespasian. He was born in Como. A statue of Pliny on the facade of the Duomo of Como celebrates him as a native son.
Most Relevant Historical Period: Roman Empire > 27 B.C.
Admission Fee: Free
Opening days/times:
24 x 7
Web Site: [Web Link]
Condition: Some remaining traces (ruins) or pieces
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