When I went to the UK the Roman Baths was one place I knew I needed to go. I love everything about History and these beautiful baths didn't disappoint. We did a day trip to Stonehenge and Bath. It was worth it, we had such a great day. 

The beautiful baths

Once we got into the baths we were given a free audio guide that we able to go through different parts and hear about different sections of the Baths. It was so amazing seeing all the ruins and the history there was even a part at the end  where we could taste some of the famous warm water from the spa water fountain, which contains about 43 minerals. It tasted interesting.

The beautiful Mosaic floor.

I didn't realize there was so much in the Roman baths to see. I thought it was just you walk in and see the baths and that's it, but you could spend all day in there learning all the history and looking at all the ruins and sculptures etc. Its truly beautiful.

The Roman baths and the temple in the 4th century AD

The original Roman baths were built around 60-70 BC. Which makes them over 2000 years old. But It was a significant place of worship to the Romans because when they first came across the bubbling hot springs the only logical explanation was that this was the work of the gods. They ended throwing valuable items into the water in order to please the gods.

Underground Sauna

Throughout the museum you can expect to see some of these rescued items including coins and jewellery.

Some of the rescued items

 The Roman Baths opened to the public in 1897 that was also when the terrace was completed. The terrace looks out on to the main swimming bath. Along the terrace you can see statues of Roman governors and Roman emperors. The statues include Julius Caesar and Constantine the great.

The Baths and the statues

Next you will see the Hot spring which bubbles up to Kings bath which was built in the 12th Century AD. Beneath Kings Bath there is a reservoir built by Roman engineers. 

The Hot Spring

In the 18th century, doctors started to prescribe the thermal water as a remedy for health problems. It was accessed through a pump room, which today is used as a restaurant next to the Roman baths.

The Romans merged the celtic goddess Sulis with their own Roman goddess of healing Minerva and built a temple to the newly created Sulis Minerva. You can see the golden head of Sulis Minerva in the deep underground section of the Baths. This is one of the major finds in all of Roman Britain. It was once part of the statue in the temple. 

The Golden head of Sulis Minerva

This was a replica of the statue head that you could touch.

There is so much more to see in the Roman Baths. It was incredible to see it. I learnt so much that day. 

The Baths are green from the algae built up over the years.

The whole walk through took about one hour and a half to two hours. It was worth it.

Have you ever visited the Roman Baths? Did you taste the Warm springs water?  What did you think? 

That's all for todays post I hope you enjoyed it. 

Until next time 

xoxo Danii

(PS We went in May 2019)

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