Roman baths in Patras/Achaia, EN

2.  We define “bath” as the place that has
water in it or the body treatment by water.
 In Rome the use of baths was frequent.
 Public baths were called “balnea” while
“thermae” were the large buildings, usually
donations of the emperors where someone
could take a bath, exercise and also have a
good time.
 In Patras two bath buildings have been
found in Aiolou 8 and Charalambi str. as
also in Vas. Roufou str.

5. Excavation of the roman bath in Patras, 1955

6. Drawings made by N. Kokloni

7. Made by the student
G. Vosou
Bath from private residence at Maizonos str. Made of bricks and lined with
multicolored marble. Stepped waterfall used to fill the small tub.

8. Comparison

9. Kanari and I. Vlachou str.

14. TEMPLES - RELIGION
Although there is
information that the city of
Patras worshiped several
deities their temples have
not been identified yet.
An oracle connected with
the worship of goddess
Demetra is her fountain
near the ancient port
(today Saint Andreas’ Holy
Water).

15. Walking down to the fountain
Main entrance