Roman Baths do Alto Cividade, Braga

Discover the Roman Baths do Alto Cidade in Braga.

Roman Baths do Alto Cividade, Braga
© Câmara Municipal de Braga

The Roman Baths do Alto da Cividade are located near the archaeological museum Dom Diogo de Sousa, in the beautiful town of Braga.

It is a large complex of baths composed of some valuable ruins. They have a attached theatre dating from the second century AD

These springs were discovered during excavations carried out in Cividade during 1977. These public baths were large buildings used by citizens and visitors.

According to roman rulers, the bather should start anointing the body with oils and practicing various gymnastic exercises. Later, they were to enter into a kind of sauna. Afterwards, they had to wash in another room. Immediately, they could enjoy diving into a pool with cold water. Finally, they took a massage with aromatic oils.

More information:

Location:

Rua Dr Rocha Peixoto, Braga.

Ticket price:

Adults: € 1.70.
Students: free.

Opening hours:

Tuesday to Friday from 9:00 to 12:30 and 15:00 to 17:30.
Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 to 17:00.

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