Castro Pretorio in Roma in Cittΰ metropolitana di Roma Capitale, Latium, Rome, Italy — Central Italy (Tyrrhenian Coast)
Aula VIII
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Hall VIII
Photographed by James Hulse, March 1, 2024
1. Aula VIII / Hall VIII Marker
La grande aula misurava 44x20 metri, era coperta, alle estremitΰ, con volte a botte, di cui una parzialmente conservata, e, nella parte centrale da imponenti volte a crociera, oggi risuggerite da un segno nella pavimentazione. L'aula affacciava sul lato breve della natatio con un prospetto scandito da due imponenti pilastri dei quali resta la parte inferiore. Questi sostenevano le volte e si alternavano con una fila di colonne architravate. Nel pavimento dell'aula sono state rinvenute quattro vasche per produzione di calce: i frammenti di marmo della decorazione architettonica, strappați dalle strutture, venivano prima cotti in forni e successivamente immersi in acqua nelle vasche per ottenere la calce spenta.
This large hall (measuring 44x20 metres) was covered at either end by barrel vaults, one of which is partially preserved. The central part was covered by impressive groin vaults, which are today indicated by markings on the floor. The hall overlooked the short side of the natatio with a front punctuated by two majestic columns, the lower parts of which are preserved.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Anthropology & Archaeology.
Location. 41° 54.206′ N, 12° 29.903′ E. Marker is in Roma, Lazio (Latium, Rome), in Cittΰ metropolitana di Roma Capitale. It is in Castro Pretorio. It is at the intersection of Viale Enrico de Nicola and Piazza dei Cinquecento on Viale Enrico de Nicola. The marker is located on the museum grounds of the Baths of Diocletian. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Viale Enrico de Nicola 78, Roma, Lazio 00185, Italy. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, the Schengen Area, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire and specifically also the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Vasche / Basins (here, next to this marker); Portale di Villa Panzani / Gateway of Villa Panzani (here, next to this marker); Statua di Personaggio in Toga / Statue of Togaed Figure (within shouting distance of this marker); Elementi Architettonici Della Natatio / Architectural Elements of the Natatio (within shouting distance of this marker); Portale della Certosa / The Charterhouse Gateway
Photographed by James Hulse, March 1, 2024
2. The view of the east end of the hall with the partially preserved barrel vault
The marker is located at the far left of the hall.
More about this marker. There is a small fee to visit the Baths of Diocletian National Roman Museum.
Also see . . . Baths of Diocletian. Wikipedia
The Baths of Diocletian (Latin: Thermae Diocletiani, Italian: Terme di Diocleziano) were public baths in ancient Rome. Named after emperor Diocletian and built from AD 298 to 306, they were the largest of the imperial baths. The project was originally commissioned by Maximian upon his return to Rome in the autumn of 298 and was continued after his and Diocletian's abdication under Constantius, father of Constantine.(Submitted on March 2, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, March 1, 2024
3. The view of the west end of the hall
Credits. This page was last revised on March 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 2, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 117 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 4, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
