Roman Baths (Port Bath) in Turkey, Side resort
Rating: 7,5/10 (111 votes)  Port bath is one of the historical values of Side. The building was built by order of the mayor of the city in the 3rd century. At this time, Turkey was a large and powerful state with developed trade, the main factor of which was shipping. Therefore, each port of the state had an important strategic importance. As a result, many unique and significant structures were erected in the ports. The port bathhouse differed from other city buildings in many features. She also counted on attracting visitors, demonstrating all the strength and development of the state. According to tradition, before letting a visitor into the city, they first washed it. The structure had a rectangular shape, reaching 60 meters in length and 40 meters in width. The building consists of four large halls and three small rooms. Over the entire period of its existence, the bath has been often restored and rebuilt. Later, two gymnastics salons were added to it.     We also recommend reading Temple of Fortune in Turkey, Side resort Topic: Roman Baths (Port Bath) in Turkey, Side resort. |
