Roman Baths and Public Buildings still in use today

Summary by Krater

This video explores Roman architectural marvels that are still in use today, examining specific examples of amphitheatres, aqueducts, baths, and temples across Europe and North Africa.

From the video

Answers: What Roman structures are still in use today?

• Roman amphitheatres
• Roman aqueducts
• Roman baths
• Roman temples
• Urban continuity in ancient architecture

What it concludes

• A surprising number of Roman structures, including amphitheatres, aqueducts, baths, and temples, remain in use or serve modern functions today.
• The Verona Arena is Italy's most famous amphitheatre after the Colosseum and continues to host major concerts and opera.
• The Segovia Aqueduct remained the primary source of water for Segovia until the 19th century.
• The Roman Baths in Bath, England, operated until deadly bacteria were discovered in the water in the 1970s.
• The Temple of Hercules Victor in Rome served as a church and was preserved from ruin and stone robbing.