Despite its name, the Caracalla Baths were much more than a place to bathe and relax. In the 200s, the large complex was also used for sport, study (it had two libraries) and areas for walking.

To instead split from the masses, Steves recommends the Baths of Caracalla, Trajan's Market, and the National Museum of Rome. There are also plenty of less busy green destinations in Rome to make ...

1. Roman baths could be rather large. In 235 AD, the luxurious Caracalla baths in Rome spanned 27 acres and soared to 130 feet. The complex included a library, an Olympic sized pool, and an ...

Using last year’s magisterial concert at the Baths of Caracalla as its anchor, Andrea Bocelli: Because I Believe is an intimate portrait of one of the world’s greatest living singers.