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out your transportation options in Băile Herculane in County Caraş-Severin, part of
the region of the Banat in Romania. Find your accommodation options in
either Băile Herculane or Reşiţa, with fun things to do from eoc-tourism, to
nearby hiking and even skiing.
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Băile Herculane
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In County Caraş-Severin
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Băile Herculane
in County Caraş-Severin
Băile Herculane (German: Herkulesbad, Hungarian:
Herkulesfürdő, Latin: Aqua Herculis) is a town in Romanian
Banat, in Caraş-Severin County, situated in the valley of
the Cerna River, between the Mehedinţi Mountains to the east
and the Cerna Mountains to the west, elevation 160 meters.
The spa town of Băile Herculane has an ancient history.
The numerous archaeological discoveries show that the area
has been inhabited since the Paleolithic era. The Peştera
Hoţilor, or Cave of the Thieves, contains multiple levels,
including one from the Mousterian period, one from the
Mesolithic period (Late Epigravettian), and several from the
later Neolithic periods.
Legend has it that a weary Hercules stopped in the valley
to bathe and rest. During the 165 years of Roman domination
of Dacia, the Herculane Spa that the town is named after was
known all over the Empire.
Unearthed stone carvings show
that visiting Roman aristocrats turned the town into a Roman
leisure center. Six statues of Hercules from the time have
been discovered. A bronze replica of one of them, molded in
1874, stands as a landmark in the town center.
In modern times, the spa has been visited for its natural
healing properties: hot springs with sulfur, chlorine,
sodium, calcium, magnesium and other minerals, as well as
negatively ionized air.
Before World War II, it remained a
popular destination with Western Europeans, who lent the
town a refined elegance. During Communist rule, mass tourism
facilities were built, such as the tall concrete hotels
which dominate the skyline. It was especially popular with
retirees, who would spend their state-allotted vacation
vouchers there, hoping to improve their health. Today, they
share the town with a younger crowd, attracted by its
beautiful mountain setting.
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Băile Herculane
The Town Centre
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Population (2002): 6,051
Geographical coordinates: 44°52′43″N, 22°24′51″E
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See also County Caraş-Severin
for accommodation in other nearby towns |
The area code for County Caraş-Severin
is (2AA) or (3AA)
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Early Băile Herculane
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Read More about Băile Herculane
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The Băile Herculane
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