Trier Imperial Baths
| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
|---|---|
Interactive map of Trier Imperial Baths | |
| Location | Trier, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany |
| Part of | Roman Monuments, Cathedral of St Peter and Church of Our Lady in Trier |
| Criteria | Cultural: (i), (iii), (iv), (vi) |
| Reference | 367-006 |
| Inscription | 1986 (10th Session) |
| Coordinates | 49°44′59″N 6°38′32″E / 49.749729°N 6.642259°E |
Trier Imperial Baths Location of Trier Imperial Baths in Germany Trier Imperial Baths Trier Imperial Baths (Rhineland-Palatinate) | |
The Trier Imperial Baths (German: Kaiserthermen) are a large Roman bath complex in Trier, Germany. The complex was constructed in the early 4th century AD, during the reign of Constantine I. During that time, Trier was a major imperial hub, being a primary residence for Constantine's son Crispus. The baths were built around hot water pools reaching 40°C. Underneath the complex was a network of underground passageways used by the staff which can still be seen today, along with the remains of the sewer system. However, the baths were never completed and were made into a castle in the Middle Ages.