Within these walls, beneath the esplanade in front of the Church of San Pedro, you can visit the ancient Roman Baths of Campo Valdés , public baths where the inhabitants of old Gijón spent part of their leisure time . The baths are a late 1st and early 2nd century construction and are considered the most important Roman ruins discovered in northern Spain. The current museum, located within the same bath complex, showcases the importance of these baths in Roman culture and construction techniques, highlighting the heating systems (hypocausts) and the mural paintings. Its galleries display numerous archaeological artifacts found at the site. Visitors can also explore the baths through various models, interactive displays, and an explanatory video . The tour follows a walkway that replicates the original route.
This public building remained occupied throughout the III and IV centuries, but without retaining its original function. The continuity of the occupation during the following centuries is reflected in a deposit of late antique materials dated between the 5th and 6th centuries.
Finally, during the Middle Ages, the space was reused as a necropolis . Today, the Church of San Pedro, founded in the early 15th century, stands on this site.
Roman Baths schedule
September to June: Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 13:00 p.m. and from 17:00 p.m. to 20:00 p.m. Sundays and holidays from 11:00 to 14:00 and from 17:00 to 19:00.
· July and August: Tuesday to Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 13:30 p.m. and from 17:00 p.m. to 21:00 p.m. Sundays and holidays from 11:00 to 14:00 and from 17:00 to 20:00.
· Free day: Sunday.
· Closed Monday.
Source: Roman Baths Campo Valdés de Gijón.
Information:
Campo Valdés, s / n.- 33201
Tno .: 985 18 51 51
43.545449, -5.661337
Text: © Ramón Molleda for asturias.com
