The Historic Baths of Granada were built around 1,000 years ago and this ancient Moorish building is in surprisingly good shape, considering its ancient origins. Once a major venue for both bathing and socialising, today El Banuelo is the oldest and best-preserved Arab baths in the area and is believed to have Roman origins and influence. Some of the best preserved Arab baths tracing their origin to the 11th century along with columns in Roman and Visigothic styles, which show the use of the waters of River Darro by other cultures.