Caldarium

The caldarium (also caldarium ) (from the Latin Caldus, calidus " warm, hot " ) is next to the tepidarium, the Laconium or Sudatorium and the frigidarium part of the classical Roman baths. The caldarium consists of a space in which the heated with hypocaust floor and often the walls and benches radiate uniform heat of 40 to 50 ° C. The humidity is very high and is nearly 100%. This type of bath is considered gentle cycle, the muscles relax. Additional fragrances designed to stimulate and good for the respiratory tract. The caldarium can be used as a preparation room for a hotter, dry sauna.