# Baths of Caracalla Guide > Plan a Baths of Caracalla visit: what to see, when to go, and which ticket or tour is worth it. Independent visitor guide. ## Purpose Independent visitor guide to Baths of Caracalla. ## Site - URL: https://caracallaguide.com - Landmark: Baths of Caracalla - Catalog: https://caracallaguide.com/catalog.json ## Direct answers - What are the Baths of Caracalla? A vast public bathing complex built in Rome under Emperor Caracalla between AD 212 and 216/217, the city's second-largest such complex after the Baths of Diocletian. - How long were the baths in use? The complex operated until the 530s AD, when war and the destruction of Rome's aqueducts cut off its water supply, after which it fell into ruin. - Can you attend a show at the Baths of Caracalla? Rome's opera company has staged open-air performances among the ruins in summer in past seasons. Confirm the current year's schedule and ticketing on the official opera and site websites. - How do I get to the Baths of Caracalla? The Circo Massimo Metro station on Line B is a short walk away, close to Circus Maximus and the Aventine Hill. ## Pages ## Citation Independent affiliate visitor guide.