Baiae
an ancient resort city in SW Italy, near Naples: villas of Caesar, Nero, and Pompey.
Historical Examples
At a fête given by Nero at Baiae the sum of four millions of sesterces or about 20,000l. was incurred for roses.
Flowers and Flower-Gardens David Lester Richardson
Since our return from Baiae, I have had more to put up with every day.
Quintus Claudius, Volume 2 of 2 Ernst Eckstein
Not far off, between Puteoli and Baiae, Caligula performed some foolish stunt of his on a bridge of boats.
Irma in Italy Helen Leah Reed
We have been staying at Baiae since the end of April for the sake of my health.
Quintus Claudius, Volume 1 of 2 Ernst Eckstein
And listen, Claudia, in spite of all its beauty, I can do without going to Baiae for the future.
Quintus Claudius, Volume 1 of 2 Ernst Eckstein
Baiae, now Baja, the most famous watering-place of ancient times.
Quintus Claudius, Volume 1 of 2 Ernst Eckstein
Quintus recognized the victim he had seen at Baiae tied to the stake.
Quintus Claudius, Volume 1 of 2 Ernst Eckstein
Baiae was considered from ancient times friendly to Bacchus.
Quintus Claudius, Volume 1 of 2 Ernst Eckstein
We must try to imagine, too, the logical continuation of that triumph in the Baiae of our modern republic and empire, Newport.
A Modern Chronicle, Complete Winston Churchill
They are both situated like those at Baiae: one of them stands upon a rock, and overlooks the lake; the other actually touches it.
Letters of Pliny Pliny
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