Baia was the favorite place of Roman emperors and noble families to spend their holidays.
The reasons were the beauty of the landscape, the mild climate and the beneficial properties of the thermal waters that flowed from the volcanic subsoil.
In order to enjoy the thermal waters, the Romans built the architectural complex of Baia Thermal Baths, of wich today some remains are still visible among them those of the Majestic Temple of Mercury, which due to its circular shape with a diameter of about 21 meters resembles the Pantheon.
The Temple of Mercury is covered by a hemispherical dome which is the oldest example of a large spherical dome.
A extraordinary event then inserted in the wonder of the archaeological remains, in a structure located a few meters away from the Temple of Mercury is grown an upside-down fig tree.
It is a wild fig born from the root of another fig that was above the vault and that has developed the root system above and the leaf system below.
After visiting the remains of the ancient Roman baths, if you want, you can take some time to relax in one of them.
Relax at the Stufe di Nerone ( Nero Thermal Baths )
Not far from the Roman Baths in Baia Archaeological Park you can find the Stufe di Nerone, Nero thermal baths complex.
The thermal waters are rich in precious mineral elements, necessary for the body to stay toned and elastic, but they are also great allies for the treatment of rheumatism and arthritis.
The large thermal park with natural springs, palms and olive trees, allows you to enjoy a pleasant day of relaxation, with swimming pools, saunas and hydrotherapy.
Relax at the Club Baia Terme
Located not far from the Casina Vanvitelliana, there is the Club Baia Terme, a thermal complex consisting of outdoor hot natural water pools, an indoor hydrotherapy pool and a lawn area pool with natural hot water jets.
All of our tours can be accompanied by a cooking lesson held by a local at her private house or by a visit to a local winery for a wine and food tasting
FAQs
The Archaeological Park of the Terme di Baia is open all year round, the timetable varies according to the different periods of the year, generally from 09.00 to 16.00 in autumn and winter and from 09.00 to 19.00 in spring and summer.
if you book a tour with me I will help you book skip-the-line tickets for the various archaeological sites and museums we will visit together.
The Archaeological Park of the Baths of Baia can be visited throughout the year, the best time is spring and autumn, in the summer period it is obviously more crowded.
Booking a guided tour with a local tour guide allows you to plan your visit in the best possible way, recommended and directed by an expert figure who knows the territory well and has more familiarity in managing times and itineraries (museum booking, skip-the-line tickets, choice of alternative routes, tour customization, etc.). It is also a great way to fully immerse yourself in the local culture by hearing not only historical and artistic facts but also interesting anecdotes and legends.
All of my tours are customizable to your requests and needs. Let me know what you like or what you are looking for and I will create a tailor-made tour for you.
All of my tours are private, this means that any tour you decide to book will be exclusively for you, your partner or your family, and there will be no additional participants outside of those chosen by you. This guarantees maximum flexibility and independence.
You will find all the information on the website www.termestufedinerone.it, if you book a tour with me I will arrange for you to get the entrance tickets to the stufe di Nerone
You will find all the information on the website www.baiaterme.com, if you book a tour with me I will arrange for you to get the entrance tickets to the Baia Terme Club.
