About Termes Romanes del Puig de Sant Grau
Comment by Bravissima about Termes Romanes del Puig de Sant Grau:
The Roman Baths of Puig de Sant Grau are a historic site in Caldes de Malavella that is a must-visit. This site, declared a Cultural Asset of National Interest, features well-preserved Roman ruins that are freely accessible to the public. The visit is very educational, as it provides informational panels in several languages explaining the history and function of these baths, built around 50 AD.
- Historic location with easy access.
- Free admission with abundant information.
- A pleasant environment near thermal water springs.
- Careful restoration and extensive documentation.
This space invites reflection on the history and lifestyle of the Romans while offering a beautiful stroll through a natural setting.
Opening hours
- Monday: 0h-0h
- Tuesday: 0h-0h
- Wednesday: 0h-0h
- Thursday: 0h-0h
- Friday: 0h-0h
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- Sunday: 0h-0h
Termes Romanes del Puig de Sant Grau: Reviews
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We did the visit without a guide, as they are not offered during the week. Instead, there are panels that provide many details about their entire history. It has been entertaining and very educational.
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Fantastic experience: Great place to go if you like history, loads of information on the boards provided in English too.
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A spectacular place, a must-visit if you pass through Caldes, free and next to the hot spring water sources.
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Historical location that if you are passing through Caldes de Malavella, deserves a visit. It is easily accessible and well maintained.
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Free visit with signs explaining the history of these baths.
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It is perfectly restored, the town hall has the duty to monitor vandalic acts. It is free.
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Magnificent
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Set of Roman baths, very well documented
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The Romans knew very well where they settled, and very close to the Via Augusta, in Caldes de Malavella, they installed themselves to enjoy its thermal waters. The ruins of the baths are open to the public and can be visited at any time of the day.
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Very interesting
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Neither here nor there.... I've been, but I won't go back... There are things, more impressive visits.... to see neither.
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Free entry. Local culture. Easy parking and wheelchair access.
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Morning walk to build up an appetite. Well-equipped place.
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Interesting well-preserved ruins with information on panels. Free entry and no closing hours
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Beautiful spot that reminds us that Caldes was already valued for its thermal waters during the Roman Empire.
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Roman baths in the city center excellently prepared for your free visit. It's worth spending some time there and reading all the informative signs. Highly recommend the visit.
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I loved being able to see something with so much history
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It was built around the year 50 on top of an earlier spa from the 2nd-1st centuries BC.
Its main element is the central pool, measuring 7.90 by 6.65 meters, with stepped access.
A porticoed corridor, of which some parts are still preserved, surrounds the pool.
To the south, there is a wall with three large openings that led to a wing consisting of five small rooms.
To the east, there is the central room, where the outlet of the thermal water was located, which reached the pool through a pipeline.
To the west, there is the drain. From here, the water flowed outside through a large sewer.
Open access and with information throughout the route, it is a must-visit for the public.
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Caldas de Malavella is not only of tourist interest for its Spas and waters, but also for the number of modernist houses; however, it is worth highlighting its Roman Baths, well-preserved and open to visit, entrance is free and the entire area is well documented.
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Great work of recovery and consolidation of the Roman baths. The enclosure used does not divert attention from the archaeological remains that continue to be the visual center of the site. It is worth stopping by the explanatory signs because they explain the functioning of the ancient pool (natatio) very well.
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To see the 'way of life' of our ancestors. It is quite well preserved and the maintenance, although improvable, is more than correct.
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Pure history, I don't give 5 stars due to the uncivilized people who leave food scraps and energy drink cans in this extraordinary place, it's a shame about the uncivilized, the place nonetheless is worth it just like the springs that flow at 56 degrees Celsius, something worth seeing and getting to know, everything is very close and can be visited with a pleasant walk.
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A very beautiful venue with easy access
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If you like the history of Rome, you will like the Roman Baths. They maintain their structure and are well cared for. Entry is completely free.
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The Roman Baths (1st century AD) are a historical monument in the municipality of Caldes de Malavella (Selva) declared a cultural heritage of national interest. They are the best-preserved remains of the Roman municipality of Aquae Calidae, now Caldes de Malavella, mentioned in the Apolinar vessels. From these baths, which took advantage of the waters of the Fountain of the Boiling Sources, an extensive pool and some remains of annexed constructions are currently preserved, where the almost intact water functioning mechanisms can still be observed. The circulation of the water was very simple compared to the complicated one of artificial Roman baths. Since the water already came out at a temperature higher than that used for bathing, it was channeled directly to the large pool and there it was left to cool. For the small pools, it was cooled beforehand in the upper rooms.
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Well preserved
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A curious and interesting place !!!! I liked it a lot, it is very well maintained although we found hidden and thrown plastic bottles and soda cans!! It's a pity that people do not appreciate something that has so much value and has been around for so many years!!!
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Restored historic place where cleanliness is noticeably absent.
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Very well preserved, with informative signage!
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Spending two days at the spa in Caldas de Malavella...and visiting the termes (some Roman ruins)...recommended on weekdays..
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Small place but interesting.
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Very well preserved and cared for. Very detailed explanatory panels. In a good location in the village with well-marked signage. It is worth visiting them.
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Visiting Caldes de Malavella and not seeing the Roman baths is like going to Rome and not visiting the Colosseum. They are the best-preserved Roman remains in the municipality and are part of the thermal building of Sant Grau, which was built around AD 50 on top of an earlier spa from the 2nd-1st centuries BC. When you go, think that you are seeing a monument declared as a Cultural Asset of National Interest (BCIN). It’s a pity that some thoughtless, uncivil, rude, and uneducated people throw garbage inside this jewel of our heritage. Open from 9 AM to 9 PM.
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Very interesting, very well maintained. And everything is well explained. It is worth a visit.
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Beautiful place
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It gives a vague idea of what it was.
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Very interesting
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Surprising. We have it very close and we don't know it well enough.
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old and free
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Free and well preserved. A must-visit.
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Remains of Roman baths
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A surprise during the visit
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Recommended.
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Nice space to meditate and learn a little more about history
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Very beautiful
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Essential to understand the history of Caldes de Malavella through the information panels you will find at the site. Entrance is free.
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Curious and very interesting place. Every Sunday there is a free guided tour. At 11 a.m.
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A good reference for history
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it is very interesting and is very well maintained and renovated.
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They are terms from the time of the Roman Republic, although few remnants from that era remain. The current one is later, from the late 1st century AD. They were restored a few years ago and the entire set is very well documented.
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Very nice
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I loved the place, it's a shame about the people who don't respect the archaeological remains
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Well-preserved ancient Roman baths and older spaces to visit and learn more about us in the past
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They must be visited, a heritage of Romanesque architecture
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Interesting place to visit with the guide and complete it with the small Museum, but very well managed where you can expand the information and observe the discovered objects
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These Roman baths are in quite good condition. They explain the tradition of the thermal water area of Caldes de Malavella already in Roman times. There are explanations of the different areas of the Roman bath ruins.
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And free!
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An outdoor place worth visiting, both for its good preservation and for the explanations that are very well presented in a clear and understandable way.
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Well-preserved baths, open to the public, surrounded by a very beautiful environment to take spectacular photos if you choose to go in the afternoon.
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It's very good, but less the plastic dolls that look real
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Very well maintained and good access.
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A lesson in history
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The history of Caldes
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Very well preserved.
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Interesting place to visit in the same town, well preserved... but it needs to pay attention to cleanliness... there are cans, papers, plastics, cigarette butts, etc... what a pity.
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Remnants of a Roman thermal bath in very good state of preservation. Explanation in French that is very pleasant. A must visit.
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Very well preserved, good historical information about the place and very suitable facilities to be able to immerse oneself in the Baths without damaging them.
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Well-preserved ruins
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Recommended
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Highly recommended to take the guided tour on Sunday mornings by contacting the tourism office
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Explains the history of the baths in Caldes de Malavella, a young museum but with a lot of quality.
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Everything is very well taken care of
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Very mythical
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Very interesting, it's worth visiting, and the entrance is free.
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it's just that I don't really like antiques
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Very well arranged
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Very beautiful and cultural
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Good remnants of Roman history
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The space is small, but it's worth visiting. The restoration allows for a visit with good visibility of the elements with clear explanations on the informative panels.
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Good place, the entrance is free, it is nice and also very clean.
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Well-maintained place and a must-visit
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Very well restored
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Nice little town!
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It is good to know what existed in certain places thousands of years ago.
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A beauty that history has left us.
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It is very well cared for
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A must-visit if you go to Caldas de Malavell
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After the restoration, it is worth visiting, there are walkways and stairs to enjoy all the corners and some panels with history and interesting information. It is a quite tranquil and beautiful space.
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A very beautiful place, the village is very well kept and clean, the people are lovely.
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Nice place to visit, plus it's free
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Very good
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Place where remains of the restored Roman baths can be found and that can currently be visited
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Well preserved and with explanations of the areas, restorations, and history. Outdoors, with free entry and free route. Guided tours are also available on specific days for €3, and group visits can be requested. Beautiful and historic place. Interesting and nice for teaching history to children.
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Very beautiful and well preserved. It has panels with very detailed information about the place. Entrance is free and you can see everything perfectly in about 20 minutes. Highly recommended!!!!!
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A place from which to imagine past times due to its faithful reconstruction.
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Great place for an evening walk.
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Very beautiful, I liked it very much
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History and calm
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Commune with the remains of the Roman baths. It's just magnificent. A spring with salty water at 56 degrees. Several hotels and thermal spa stations in Vichy Catalan. If you have read my review or liked my comment, thank you for clicking 'like'.
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A beautiful place to see ancient culture
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Why you can drink and smoke there are issues
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The Romans already appreciated the quality of these waters and their positive effects on health. The complex is a traditional spa with rooms at various temperatures and a large "natatio" or central pool. It's worth a visit.
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L9
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Iconic place in Caldes, must be visited
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Nice visit
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Positive experience: Very interesting indeed.
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To visit
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Very nice place to spend some time looking at the remains of the Roman baths, very well preserved
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It transports you to past times
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Simple.
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We were better before and.
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Yes, it is interesting, free, but also very small. If you're in the area, stop by, but it's not worth making a detour for this monument.
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Very cool
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It is a well-preserved place
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Very beautiful....
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Very good restoration, it has turned out very nice. It's worth coming to visit it and learn a little more about the history of this town near Girona. You can have a good coffee at the tavern 'termic' located very close to the thermal baths.
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Lacking landscaping and cleanliness.
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Moment
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Ruins of some Roman baths
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History
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Very central
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Very interesting historical set
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Interesting place to visit!
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Good historical place
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I was surprised when, while walking, I came across this group of Romans who had come specifically to learn about Caldes and the hot springs where their ancestors lived. They were so happy that they decided to stay. And there they are. We can go greet them. They will appreciate it and, furthermore, strengthen the history of our hot springs.
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They have made a very good restoration of the site and the explanations from the archaeologists are very good
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If you like archaeology and time travel, you will like it.
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It has taken them many years, but they have finally done a great job. A little bit of cleaning is missing.
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Very interesting because of its history and conservation
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A place worth seeing
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Well-preserved place, explanatory plaques in several languages.
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Ancient Roman Baths of Caldes de Malavella, which give rise to the industry of abundant gas water closely linked to the population.
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Not much to see, besides the kiosk and the Roman ruins. The village, for its part, is not to my taste. The hot spring makes me think we would be at the foot of the mountains, but that is not the case.
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A very quiet place, well maintained and with explanations in several languages to help you understand what you see.
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Spectacular recovery of the Roman baths where a roof has been added. Panels with explanations of the first recoveries in the last century with images and the later ones, explanations of the different parts of the 'natatio', water arrival, drainage, the main pool, calcareous sedimentation area,...etc. You can move inside it and visit it from any side, even enter the central part.
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Cool
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Ideal place for a getaway
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Roman Baths. And I found it very interesting.
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Good restoration, with detailed information about their history. Free entry.
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A bit of history to learn about. Free and well restored.
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It's free and well explained
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It is well preserved, the panels explaining each area are very well made. Call me picky, but I believe that these things are more enjoyable when you visit them with a guide who explains everything to you, and you can ask any questions you may have.
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I loved it, it is very well preserved
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Interesting
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Nice and good explanations. Easy access. In the middle of the village. Explanations in 4 languages.
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A very beautiful park to see, well maintained and preserved, suitable for its historical importance.
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Very beautiful. In the middle of the village, free access.
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They are very good
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Very interesting.
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Very well preserved
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Very cool
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Ruins that speak to us of our past, with a very good route to contemplate it, in a village where its visit and walk are very worthwhile
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Very well maintained and very well restored
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Roman baths from the 1st century BC that preserve their ancient central pool along with various structures of a vaulted gallery, the water entrance to the enclosure, and the sewer. Their structure served to build the castle of Caldes in medieval times.
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I enjoyed it a lot. Good restoration of the Roman baths. You can take a self-guided tour through the information panels. Fantastic!!!
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Very interesting, well restored, and with information on boards.
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Roman baths that give rise to the thermalism of Catalonia
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Good conservation, free
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