Capo di Bove, Archaeological site and thermal baths complex on Via Appia Antica, Rome, Italy.
Description
Capo di Bove is an archaeological complex with ancient Roman thermal baths located along the Via Appia Antica in Rome. The multi-story building contains the remains of baths decorated with black and white floor mosaics from Roman times.
History
The thermal baths were built in the 2nd century AD and belonged to wealthy Roman landowners who controlled large estates along the Appian Way. This private facility was part of an important residential complex in this desirable area outside Rome.
Culture
The site displays historical photographs documenting how the Appian Way changed and was preserved over the 20th century. These images show visitors how this area transformed over decades and what efforts were made to protect it.
Practical
The location on Via Appia Antica is easy to reach and offers free admission to all visitors. Plan enough time to explore the grounds and displayed photographs at a relaxed pace.
Did you know?
The old farmhouse structure at this location incorporates original Roman pipes from the ancient baths directly into its window frames. This shows how later inhabitants reused ancient remains by building them directly into their own structures.
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