The desire to travel and discover other places and new people did not arise now. Since the Ancient World, our ancestors were already tourists.
Time and again, the Romans of olden times — nobles, of course — took a few days out of their busy schedule to travel. Generally, the holidays took place when the Senate of theRoman Empire was on break for the summer.
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It was very, very common for them to travel to the Gulf of Naples to enjoy their rest. The nobles had residences with slaves serving them wine and food, in addition to luxury and comfort.
It was also part of the “routine” at the time that they socialized with friends throughout the day. And, at night, thermal baths in the city of Baiae.
The place was considered a true paradise. The poet Horácio said that “no bay in the world can rival the beautiful Baiae”, just to give you an idea.
According to the historian Pliny, “O Jovem”, at night, people would gather there to have dinner. oysters.
And if you thought the location was exclusive, I'm sorry to destroy your fantasy. Less wealthy Romans also liked to go to the Gulf of Naples to rest.
It was common for them to visit Tibur (today Tivoli), Antium (currently called Anzio) and the famous Baiae (which is under the sea today).
In addition to rest, the ancient Romans were also very interested in the healing springs of thermal baths. As it happens in modern times with Caldas Novas, in Goiás.
Those who had a lot of money at that time could pay for the foundations of their spa directly from the sea. Thus, they had a completely private warm water pool.
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Baiae's nightlife was also, let's say, hectic. Tourists committed many excesses there. drunk staggering and a lot of noise were common.
Oh yes. And there was also a lot of making out and hexing. In addition to talaricagem, but at the time they just called it adultery.
The poet Marcus Valerius Martialis wrote about it. "Pure was Laevina... But when she... relaxed in the waters of Baiae, she was inflamed with a fierce love: she left her husband and ran after a young man", said the poet, when describing a case of adultery.
In addition to Naples, Egypt was also a popular destination. As it happens today, the pyramids and the Sphinx attracted more wealthy tourists from the ancient Roman Empire.
The Lighthouse of Alexandria was another popular destination. They also enjoyed following in Homer's footsteps and visiting sites where historic battles took place.
And you, did you have any idea how the ancient Romans liked to enjoy their holidays and breaks?
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