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Baiae (Italian: Baia; Neapolitan: Baia) was an ancient Roman town situated on the northwest shore of the Gulf of Naples and now in the comune of Bacoli.
Jul 13, 2020 · When Baiae first entered the historical record in 178BC, it was as the Aquae Cumanae (Cumaean Waters). But Baiae wasn’t just a spa retreat. It was a party town, a place for Romans to bathe and ...
Aug 24, 2023 · But today, much of Baiae sits underwater, with a vast collection of ancient Roman mosaics, columns, and other relics submerged in the watery depths. See some of the most stunning photos of this sunken party town in the photo gallery, then read more about the history of Baiae below.
Baiae, ancient city of Campania, Italy, located on the west coast of the Gulf of Puteoli (Pozzuoli) and lying 10 miles (16 km) west of Naples and 2 1/2 miles (4 km) from Cumae, of which it was a dependency. According to tradition, Baiae was named after Baios, the helmsman of Ulysses.
Jul 21, 2016 · Discover The Sunken City of Baia in Baia, Italy: A submerged archeological park still holds the wonders of a Roman Sodom.
Baiae was a prestigious retreat for ancient Rome’s elite, boasting luxurious villas and sophisticated bath complexes, which have become submerged ruins and are now part of the Underwater Archaeological Park of Baia.
Baia, also known as Baiae, is an impressive archaeological complex in Campania in Italy housing the remains of a series of summer homes of the leaders of Ancient Rome.
