Baths of Decius, Rome

Name: Baths of Decius
Address: Rome, Italy

#761 among attractions in Rome

Baths, Ancient Roman architecture

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The Baths of Decius were a thermae complex built on the Aventine Hill by the emperor Decius in 249 or 252. Its site was between the present-day sites of the churches of Santo Alessio and Santa Prisca, on the Vigna Torlonia, under piazza del Tempio di Diana and the Casale Maccharini Torlonia, which includes remains from the baths. Some other ruins of the baths also survive. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 41°52'60"N, 12°29'4"E

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~1890 ftNE
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Which popular attractions are close to Baths of Decius?

Nearby attractions include Santa Prisca Church of Rome, Rome (1 min walk), Baths of Licinius Sura, Rome (1 min walk), Aventine Hill, Rome (2 min walk), Temple of Diana, Rome (2 min walk).

How to get to Baths of Decius by public transport?

The nearest stations to Baths of Decius:

Bus

Terme Deciane/S. Prisca • Lines: 715 (2 min walk)
Circo Massimo/Roseto Comunale • Lines: 118, 51, 628, 81, 85, 87, C3 (4 min walk)

Tram

Aventino/Albania • Lines: 3, 8 (5 min walk)
Albania • Lines: 3, 8 (6 min walk)

Metro

Circo Massimo • Lines: B (5 min walk)
Piramide • Lines: B (16 min walk)

Light rail

Roma Porta San Paolo • Lines: Fc2 (15 min walk)
Termini Laziali • Lines: Fc1 (38 min walk)

Ferry

Isola Tiberina • Lines: Battelli di Roma (17 min walk)

Train

Roma Trastevere (31 min walk)