The Classical Roman City of Baia, Italy
Lost Kingdoms, Sunken Cities
Baia was once the party capital for Roman elite. I like to think it was a little less Magaluf and a little more Vegas.
Similar to the Roman Baths in the UK, this city was popular for its hot springs and medicinal healing. Some of Ancient Rome’s most powerful figures such as Nero and Caesar are thought to have visited this city on numerous occasions.
The city was later ransacked by a Saracen army and further volcanic activity caused the water level in the surrounding bay to rise, engulfing the city and burying it forever beneath the waves.
Today, Baia is one of the world’s few underwater archaeological parks that is open to tourists. Glass bottom boats run tours over the archaeological site so don’t worry if you’re not a keen diver.
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