Imperial Baths Trier

Imperial Baths in Trier is one of biggest baths of Antiquity. (I wonder, whether it bigger than baths in Rome?) It was conceived by imperator Constantine the Great who had the residence in the city in the first half of 4-th century but was finished by Constantine’s descendents.

These baths were the part of imperial palace. In Trier there is another bath complex which is even bigger then Imperial Baths but less impressive.

In the Middle Ages the baths were included into the city’s defense system and served as the bastion. Also the baths served as the city’s gate until 19 century.

Entire complex was explored during the several excavations and original structure of the baths is now clearly visible. Baths include several rooms, places for heating and the underground passage which is most interesting part of the complex.