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The ancient Roman baths at Aquae Sulis. Originally, I'm sure the water functioned like most hot springs, but thanks to the Roman ingeniuity of plumbing (and their lead pipes) and water-borne infectious diseases, bathing here is prohibited.
The Buckhorn Baths Motel in Apache Junction, AZ appears to be closed and for sale. The sign must have been something back in the day when it was all lit up with neon lights.
The Baths of Caracalla in Rome, Italy were Roman public baths, or thermae, built in Rome between AD 212 and 216, during the reign of the Emperor Caracalla. The extensive ruins of the baths have become a popular tourist attraction. The bath complex covered approximately 13 hectares (33 ac). The bath building was 228 meters (750 ft) long, 116 meters (380 ft) wide and 38.5 meters (125 ft) estimated height, and could hold an estimated 1,600 bathers. The Caracalla bath complex of buildings was more a leisure centre than just a series of baths. The "baths" were the second to have a public library within the complex. Like other public libraries in Rome, there were two separate and equal sized rooms or buildings; one for Greek language texts and one for Latin language texts.
The Baths of Diocletian are the largest public baths ever built by the Romans. "This luxurious and enormous facility served 10,000 people daily for 250 years.
Built of concrete and millions of bricks, the Baths of Diocletian was decorated lavishly with marble walls and floors, hundreds of columns, frescoes, mosaics, statues, and large upper windows that filled the interior with sunlight.
The size of these baths, including the surrounding outside gardens, walls, and other structures, measured 13 hectares (32 acres). The actual main baths building itself was an incredible 4.5 hectares (11 acres) in size. One can only marvel at the labour, resources, expertise, artistry, and planning required to build such a massive complex in only eight years (298 - 306 AD)." atouchofrome.com/baths-of-diocletian-explained.html
The Baths / Los Balnearios
2007 lenticular print
(60cm x 120cm, edition of 5)
(40cm x 80cm, edition of 10)
(14,5cm x 29,50cm, edition of 10)
Pictures from the long abandoned Public baths in Blackrock, Dublin. Once a popular summer spot the baths are now in a state of decay and plans for there demolition have been discussed.
The August 2009 Flickrmeet was to the old Edwardian Swimming Baths on Moseley Road.
The Friends of Moseley Roads Baths are trying to preserve and restore this historic building
This is a photo from our lovely evening visit to the Baths of Diocletian museum, which represents the largest public bath complex of ancient Rome. This is a photo of one of the courtyards, but the museum was expansive and truly showcased the grandeur the baths.
The Roman Bath, Bath, Somerset, England, United Kingdom.
The Roman Baths complex is a site of historical interest in the English city of Bath. The house is a well-preserved Roman site for public bathing. The first shrine at the site of the hot springs was built by Celts and was dedicated to the goddess Sulis, whom the Romans identified with Minerva.
The temple was constructed in 60–70 AD and the bathing complex was gradually built up over the next 300 years. During the Roman occupation of Britain, and possibly on the instructions of Emperor Claudia.
Caldarium - a room with a hot plunge bath, used in a Roman bath complex. The floor has been removed to reveal the empty spaces through which the hot air would flow to heat the floor.
Ref.:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Baths_(Bath)
Turkish Style baths -separate areas for men and women,should you want to soak in mineral water in the buff....
The east baths have been significantly remodelled since the last time I visited. It used to be a large, open area underground, inviting you to explore the ruins along the floor. Now, they've hung false walls from the ceiling to give a sense of how the rooms would have looked.
I can remember the beautiful tiles in the entrance. The turn styles throught which you entered. To the left were baths. I assume now thta the workers could go to wash after a day down mine or coal working on harbour. The cahnging rooms were little boxes like you see on the seaside and the watching balcony was above. Spent most of my Childhood swimming in here. Recently been a night club and soon to be demolished!