Rhine Baths of Castrum Rauracense
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member RakeInTheCache
N 47° 32.466 E 007° 43.343
32T E 403854 N 5266088
These baths, right by the Rhine, were used by the inhabitants of the industrial and trading area in the lower town of Augusta Raurica from the second half of the third century AD.
Waymark Code: WM1ZFX
Location: Aargau, Switzerland
Date Posted: 08/09/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
Views: 41
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In the fourth century the complex was altered and incorporated into the Late Roman fortress. Today the Rhine baths can be visited and there is a small display about bathing in Roman times.

The site is enclosed in a shelter.
Most Relevant Historical Period: Roman Empire > 27 B.C.

Admission Fee: Free

Opening days/times:
The opening times of the shelter are limited.

Web Site: [Web Link]

Condition: Partly intact or reconstructed
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