Roman Thermal Baths
Roman Thermal Baths
The existence of Spas, in ancient Como, is documented in the mid-first century AC, there is a specific reference to Public Spas, commissioned by Plinius the Younger.
Ancient Romans, liked the Spas, because it was a place of relaxation, and where to make friends; it was a place to rest, after hard battles, or after discussions in the Senate. The water in Como, were certainly exploited, for therapeutic purposes, and not just for bathing.
Roman Thermal Baths.
In 1971, during some renovations in this area, the workers found some pieces of this facility, which was part of a large building, dated back to Romans. Everything lets suppose, that it was the Roman Spas, because they were located in the most sheltered part of the valley, and it was near the Valduce river, who was submerged by Caesar in 59 BC, to build the Novum Comum colony.
The construction of the building, is therefore roughly framed, between the late 1st and early 2nd century DC. Among the finds there were mosaic tiles, traces of pipes and bricks: the floors, decorations and the infrastructure of the system, are unfortunately missing because they were removed, during the massive stripping activities, occurred after the abandonment, at the end of the 3rd century AC.
The greatness of the rooms, and the size of the building, lets suggest that it was a public building. The Spa, was attached to the library dedicated to Plinius the Younger, who was born in Como.
After the abandonment, the area became a necropolis.
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