Roman Baths of Slovenia (Rimski Terma) in Slovenia

Most Popular PlacesRandom PlaceListsItinerariesAdd a PlaceDownload the App Roman Baths of Slovenia (Rimski Terma) The Mack Truck Museum Old Sagiada Holy Trinity Oak Tree Chapel Cryptid Tourism: The Best Museums, Destinations & Festivals Across America 7 days ago These high mineral baths were used by Roman soldiers, royals, and the military before opening to the public in 2005. View of the baths and surrounding mountains Cali Buckley / Atlas Obscura User View from the restaurant deck Cali Buckley / Atlas Obscura User View of the baths and surrounding mountains Cali Buckley / Atlas Obscura User View of the baths and surrounding mountains Cali Buckley / Atlas Obscura User View from the restaurant deck Cali Buckley / Atlas Obscura User View of the baths and surrounding mountains Cali Buckley / Atlas Obscura User View of the baths and surrounding mountains Cali Buckley / Atlas Obscura User View from the restaurant deck Cali Buckley / Atlas Obscura User View of the baths and surrounding mountains Cali Buckley / Atlas Obscura User View of the baths and surrounding mountains Cali Buckley / Atlas Obscura User View of the baths and surrounding mountains Cali Buckley / Atlas Obscura User View from the restaurant deck Cali Buckley / Atlas Obscura User View of the baths and surrounding mountains Cali Buckley / Atlas Obscura User In a valley surrounded by forested mountains is a mineral spring and baths in use since the Roman Empire. The baths were frequented by soldiers and royalty who wanted to take advantage of its purported healing properties.

The land around the baths feature historical walking paths lined with trees donated to the area by high society visitors such by Victoria of Prussia who gifted a giant sequoia. The baths traverse a large, quiet space inside into an outside area with a stunning view. In the area are two smaller hot water mineral baths equipped with jets and a sprawling space with chairs and umbrellas for outdoor lounging.

In full, the complex is a hiking area, hotel, spa, restaurant, bar, and cafe with more spaces for events. Don't forget to fill your water bottle from the mineral spring and take note of the Latin phrases around the building and baths. Get more unusual and extraordinary places each week with the Atlas Obscura Places newsletter.

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