Termas Romanas de São Pedro do Sul, Roman thermal bath complex in São Pedro do Sul, Portugal.
The Termas Romanas de São Pedro do Sul is a Roman bathing complex with preserved stone structures including pools, columns, and architectural remains. The ruins sit along the Vouga River and display how the ancient facility was organized.
The complex was built in the 1st century and saw continuous use for two millennia. King Afonso Henriques of Portugal is believed to have recovered here from wounds suffered in battle.
The baths show how Romans bathed and cared for their bodies in this location. This tradition left its mark on how people in this region have approached water and bathing ever since.
The site is open daily to visitors, with guided tours through the ruins and an interpretation center displaying ancient objects. Wear comfortable shoes since you will walk over uneven ground and there are stairs connecting different levels of the complex.
After severe flooding in 1995 damaged the site and closed it for decades, a major restoration effort brought it back to public view. This rescue showed that Roman engineering methods proved resilient enough to survive even modern-day disasters.
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