Great Thermal Baths of Dion

The impressive Roman baths with their unique water heating system The "Great Baths" are one of the most remarkable finds in the Archaeological Site of Dion, continuing to awe visitors to this day. They are the Roman public baths of the ancient city, constructed in 200 AD with exceptional technological sophistication in their operation and the way water was heated or cooled. The complex included a courtyard, shops, recreational areas, and an odeon, while in the baths, visitors could enjoy either cold or hot baths. The Baths feature a water heating system called "hypocausts," where hot air heated the chambers, floors, and walls.

The baths were the social hub of life in Dion and played a central role in the interactions of residents and visitors, as was common in Roman times. Archaeological excavations have unearthed a multitude of sculptures and statues, attesting to the special significance of the space for the inhabitants. Their location was carefully chosen to protect them from the north winds, positioned next to the southern gate of the sacred city of the Macedonians. Visitors can explore them by moving north of the main archaeological site, at a distance of less than half a kilometer.