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Roman Baths vs Column of Julian
Both are endorsed by professionals. Overall, Roman Baths is preferred by most reviewers compared to Column of Julian. Roman Baths is ranked #8 in Ankara with praise from 3 reviews like Frommer's, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Roman Baths
Fodor's
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Frommer's
Cankiri Ave., Ankara, Turkey
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Fodor's
"You can't bathe at this 3rd-century complex just north of Ulus Square, but you can see how the Romans did."
Frommer's
"The unusually large complex has three main divisions: a frigidarium (cold room), a caldarium (hot room), and a tepidarium (tepid room)."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"At the sprawling 3rd-century Roman Baths ruins, the layout is still clearly visible."
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Frommer's
"The unusually large complex has three main divisions: a frigidarium (cold room), a caldarium (hot room), and a tepidarium (tepid room)...there are also courtyards, hearths, service areas"
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Column of Julian
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
Frommer's
Ankara, Turkey
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Erected in honour of Roman Emperor Julian the Apostate's visit to Ankara."
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Fodor's
"The column...has 15 fluted drums and a Corinthian capital. A few steps away, in front of the Ankara Governorate, a section of Roman-era road has been excavated and covered with plexiglass."
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Frommer's
"The column, popularly known as the Belkis Minaresi, or Queen of Sheba monument (for reasons unknown), was erected to commemorate a visit by the Emperor Julian."
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