Roman Baths of Benitses
Discover the ancient Roman Baths of Benitses, a hidden historical gem in Corfu, offering a unique glimpse into the past.
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Roman Baths of Benitses
Best Time
Quick visit, no crowds
Highlights
Must-see attractions
Discover the ancient Roman Baths of Benitses, a hidden historical gem in Corfu, offering a unique glimpse into the past.
"Worth a quick stroll if in town, but poorly maintained, overgrown, and fenced off."
🎯 Finding the Entrance
Head towards 'Captain Octopus' and look for a narrow passage on your right. Follow the small signs!
⏳ Quick Photo Op
Allow about 10 minutes to take photos and imagine its past glory. It's a brief stop.
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Ancient Roman Ruins
Benitses, Corfu
Explore the remnants of a Roman building, offering a glimpse into ancient life in Benitses.
Hidden Gem Discovery
Narrow passage near Captain Octopus
The adventure of finding the site adds to its charm, making it a rewarding discovery.
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The Roman Baths in Bath
Hi all I'm adding Bath for a few days within my UK trip in July. Will have 2 full days in Bath and then a day trip to possibly Glastonbury of Wells or another area. Might do a trip instead of two days in Bath we'll see. I was thinking of booking the Roman baths at tje first…
🎯 Finding the Entrance
Head towards 'Captain Octopus' and look for a narrow passage on your right. Follow the small signs!
⏳ Quick Photo Op
Allow about 10 minutes to take photos and imagine its past glory. It's a brief stop.
Roman Baths
Planning a visit to Bath next weekend, just wondering if there’s a rough time people typically spend at the Roman baths? Or how long people recommend spending there? Just wondering so I can plan other activities around it, TIA :)
What NOT to do as a tourist in Bath?
My wife and I (Americans) are coming to Bath in September because my wife is a Jane Austen fan, and the Jane Austen Society is hosting a 250th anniversary celebration. Asking what to do in Bath is too pedestrian. There are dozens of Austen-themed events for us to choose from.…
🌿 Overgrown but Intriguing
The site is a bit overgrown and fenced off, but still offers a sense of history.
Went to The Roman Baths (UK) for the first time and it was worth every penny
Loved it here - are they letting you taste the water still with COVID?
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🎯 Finding the Entrance
Head towards 'Captain Octopus' and look for a narrow passage on your right. Follow the small signs!
⏳ Quick Photo Op
Allow about 10 minutes to take photos and imagine its past glory. It's a brief stop.
🌿 Overgrown but Intriguing
The site is a bit overgrown and fenced off, but still offers a sense of history.
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Visitors find the Roman Baths of Benitses to be a historically interesting but poorly maintained site. While the ruins offer a glimpse into the past, they are overgrown and fenced off, with limited signage. The challenge of finding the location is often part of the experience, making it a quick, worthwhile stop for history enthusiasts.
"So so Bad 😞 place
I was very curious when I heard the name of the Roman Baths. But when I went there, there was no path to visit it, and the place looked very dirty and stained with food waste."
Jesuran Daniel Fernando Antony
"As mentioned in previous comments, it is a bit tricky to find the place. Walk to "Captain Octopus" and on your right, in a narrow passage there is path leading to the ruins. Not much left though, but it makes you try imagine how people used to live."
Ognyan Kirilov
"Worth just a quick stroll if in town as via narrow alley 2min behind Capt Octopus..but poorly maintained , overgrown, fenced off and no signage etc to say what it was and might have looked like etc"
John Heekin
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🚇 🗺️ Getting There
The Roman Baths are a bit hidden. Navigate towards 'Captain Octopus' in Benitses, and then look for a narrow passage on your right. Small signs may guide you, but it requires a bit of searching. +1
While buses serve Benitses, the final approach to the Roman Baths is on foot through narrow passages. It's best combined with exploring Benitses itself.
🎫 🎫 Tickets & Entry
There is no entry fee for the Roman Baths of Benitses. It's a free-to-access historical site, though it is fenced off.
The Roman Baths of Benitses do not have set opening hours as it is an open-air ruin. You can visit it at any time, but it's best during daylight.
No, the Roman Baths are fenced off and you cannot enter the ruins themselves. You can view them from the outside.
🎫 🧭 Onsite Experience
You can see the ruins of a Roman building, which are quite impressive despite being overgrown and fenced off. It's a place to imagine its past.
A visit to the Roman Baths of Benitses is very brief. Most visitors spend around 10-15 minutes here to take photos and appreciate the ruins.
The site is described as poorly maintained, overgrown, and fenced off. There is limited signage providing historical context.
While children might find the 'discovery' aspect interesting, the lack of accessibility and signage might limit their engagement. It's a quick stop for them.
📸 📸 Photography
The ruins themselves offer a unique photographic subject, especially with the surrounding greenery. Capturing the sense of discovery as you find the site can also make for interesting shots.
You can get close enough to take photos from outside the fence. The fence prevents direct access to the ruins themselves.
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