Roman Thermae, Hisarya
The Roman baths in the town of Hisarya are one of the best preserved ancient Roman baths in Bulgaria. They date back to the end of the 2nd century AD and functioned until the end of the 3rd century. The baths are part of the ancient Roman city of Diocletianopolis, which was a popular destination for rest and healing because of its natural mineral springs.
The Baths were built during the reign of the Roman Emperor Diocletian, who was famous for his campaign against Christian persecution. It is believed that the Baths were built as part of a larger complex that included a palace, theatre and other public buildings. The Thermae had an important social function in the life of the city, serving as a meeting and resting place.
The Hissar Baths cover an area of over 3,000 square meters and consist of two main wings, north and south. The north wing is larger and includes a large rest room, a cold water room and a large hall with a swimming pool. The south wing is smaller and includes warm treatment rooms and hot water pools.
One of the remarkable features of the thermae is the sophisticated heated floor system that maintains the temperature of the rooms. This system includes a network of brick arches that allow warm air to circulate from the hearths under the floor to the rooms above. In addition, the thermae have a well-preserved water supply system that includes aqueducts and water pipes that supply water from nearby mineral springs.
They are an important historical monument that provides valuable insight into the daily life, culture and technological advances of the ancient Romans.
The Hissar Baths are well preserved and open to visitors. The site is included in the list of the Hundred National Tourist Sites of the Bulgarian Tourist Union.
The Baths were built during the reign of the Roman Emperor Diocletian, who was famous for his campaign against Christian persecution. It is believed that the Baths were built as part of a larger complex that included a palace, theatre and other public buildings. The Thermae had an important social function in the life of the city, serving as a meeting and resting place.
The Hissar Baths cover an area of over 3,000 square meters and consist of two main wings, north and south. The north wing is larger and includes a large rest room, a cold water room and a large hall with a swimming pool. The south wing is smaller and includes warm treatment rooms and hot water pools.
One of the remarkable features of the thermae is the sophisticated heated floor system that maintains the temperature of the rooms. This system includes a network of brick arches that allow warm air to circulate from the hearths under the floor to the rooms above. In addition, the thermae have a well-preserved water supply system that includes aqueducts and water pipes that supply water from nearby mineral springs.
They are an important historical monument that provides valuable insight into the daily life, culture and technological advances of the ancient Romans.
The Hissar Baths are well preserved and open to visitors. The site is included in the list of the Hundred National Tourist Sites of the Bulgarian Tourist Union.
