Roma Bath

23.02.2026

Located on Çankırı Street in Ulus, Ankara's historic district, the Roman Baths are one of the most important pieces of evidence of the ancient splendor hidden beneath the capital's modern face. More than just a bathhouse, this area, a vast open-air museum, brings the engineering genius of the Roman Empire to the present day.

Ankara Roman Baths: The Meeting Point of History and Water

The Roman Baths in Ankara were built in the 3rd century AD by Emperor Caracalla (son of Septimius Severus) in honor of the god of health, Asklepios. Standing for approximately 1800 years, this structure was a center of the social life and hygiene culture of its time. Located on Çankırı Street, which stretches from Ulus Square to Yıldırım Beyazit Square, approximately 400 meters west of Ulus and about 2.5 meters above the street level, the Roman Baths date back to the 3rd century AD. It was built in the 1st century AD by Roman Emperor Caracalla (212-217), son of Septimius Severus, in honor of Asklepion, the God of Health. This platform, now called the Roman Baths, is actually a mound, with Roman-era remains (partially Byzantine and Seljuk layers) at the top and Phrygian settlement remains below.

Roma Bath

Ankara Roman Baths: The Meeting Point of History and Water

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