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Walkable cities are a unique characteristic of the European landscape, creating memorable experiences for each and every person who visits. While there are certainly many factors that contribute to their appeal, from the beautiful scenery to the rich history, most travelers find themselves coming back again and again to enjoy the magic of well-crafted cobblestone …

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NAME: Baths of Diocletian, LOCATION: Rome, DATE: Ancient Rome, CULTURE: Roman, FUNCTION: bath and recreation area, MATERIALS: concrete core faced with brick faced with marble, TECHNIQUES: open-air swimming pool, thermal windows, NOTABLE: converted in to church by michelangelo

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In ancient Rome, bathing was a staple, not a luxury. Bath buildings are one of the most frequently encountered types of structure at archeological sites across the Roman world, from the Middle East to Northern Europe.

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The Thermae of Diocletian, the largest baths in ancient Rome, could accommodate up to 3,000 people and featured advanced heating systems beneath the floors and in the walls, a precursor to modern central heating. These baths highlight ancient Rome's mastery of engineering and luxury. #ancientheating #romanbaths #engineeringmarvels #ancientplumber #plumbingpioneers #historicalengineering #sanitarylegacy #timetravel #nyc #ilovenyc #nycplumbing #maxwellplumb #plumbingfact #plumbinghistory

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The cavernous tepidarium of Diocletian's Baths is now the Carthusian church of St Mary of the Angels; it is an awesome space indeed, and it was converted by Michaelangelo from its original secular use into a church.

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