“A public bathhouse?” a surprised voice echoed. You might be asking yourself the same question here at the Altes Römerbad. It seems unassuming now, but imagine stepping back in time nearly 2000 years. This site holds the reconstructed foundations of a Roman bathhouse, a testament to the ingenuity and social lives of the people who lived here when this was part of the Roman settlement “ad nonas”. This wasn’t a private luxury but a public space. Imagine the murmur of conversations, the splash of water, the sense of community as people from all walks of life came to cleanse themselves and socialize. The Altes Römerbad provides a glimpse into the past. These stones whisper tales of a time when Augsburg, or Augusta Vindelicum as it was known, thrived under Roman rule. Though only the base remains, recreated with modern gabions, the information pavilion brings the bathhouse to life. Inside you’ll find illustrations, photographs, and even a detailed model, allowing you to truly visualize the bathhouse that once stood here. So, the next time you think of a bath, remember the Altes Römerbad. It’s a reminder that even the simplest things can connect us through time.
Hexenbrunnen
What would you say if I told you that this unassuming fountain bears witness to a dark chapter in Augsburg’s