Thermal pools, baths, springs and spas in Tuscany

Chianciano Terme

Anna Maria Baldini — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 20:52:30 +0000

Chianciano Terme is a municipality famous for its hot springs, situated in the Province of Sienna, Tuscany, about 90 km southeast of Florence and about 50 km southeast of Sienna, between the Valdichiana and the Val d'Orcia.

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Rapolano Terme

Anna Maria Baldini — Sun, 06 Dec 2020 16:18:43 +0000

Rapolano Terme is situated in one of the most fascinating parts of the Siennese countryside – the Crete Senesi. This spa was known to the Romans, as can be seen at the archaeological site of Campo Muri, and was still in use in the Middle Ages. Today, Rapolano Terme offers modern bathing and spa facilities based around its numerous hot springs.

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Casciana Terme

Anna Maria Baldini — Sun, 06 Dec 2020 10:58:25 +0000

At Casciana Terme the first thermal baths date from 1311 and were built by command of Federico da Montefeltro. In 1824, a new façade was added to the building by order of Ferdinand III of Lorraine. At the same time, the various baths were improved and heating stoves were installed for drying the towels and thus the place became known as “the pearl of Italian spas”.

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San Giuliano Terme

Anna Maria Baldini — Tue, 01 Dec 2020 13:33:26 +0000

San Giuliano Terme is a municipality and famous spa in the Province of Pisa, located about 5 km northeast of Pisa. Definitely worth a visit.

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Thermal springs in Tuscany

Anna Maria Baldini — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 13:00:39 +0000

Tuscany, world famous for its landscapes, its climate, its agricultural produce and its life-style is also a land rich in thermal pools, hot springs and wellness spas.

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Bagni di Lucca

Anna Maria Baldini — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 13:11:33 +0000

Bagni di Lucca has been famous for its thermal springs since the days of the Etruscans and the Romans. The place was noted for the first time in an official document of 983 AD as "Corsena", with reference to a donation by the Bishop Teudogrimo of the territory of Bagni di Lucca to Fraolmo of Corvaresi.

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Bagni di San Filippo

Anna Maria Baldini — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 13:00:39 +0000

Bagni di San Filippo, in the province of Grosseto, is situated among the fascinating “crete” of the Val d’Orcia and the woods of Monte Amiata. This is one of Tuscany’s most spectacular spa resorts thanks to the presence of white limestone deposits which wind magically through the surrounding greenery.

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Montecatini Terme

Anna Maria Baldini — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 13:55:31 +0000

Montecatini Terme and its thermal resorts are located in the Valdinievole which is also the area of some small but attractive art towns such as Pescia and Monsummano Terme. The Valdinievole forms a small but significant part of the Province of Pistoia. The most important attractions of Montecatini are the thermal spa facilities themselves.

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Terme di Saturnia

Anna Maria Baldini — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 12:17:33 +0000

The Terme di Saturnia (Saturnia hot springs), in the province of Grosseto, date from Roman times. They were still so famous in the Middle Ages that the Pope, Clement III spoke of them.

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Terme di Petriolo

Anna Maria Baldini — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 19:46:47 +0000

The Terme di Petriolo (or Bagni di Petriolo) are a Tuscan thermal spring. The location is in the Ombrone Valley, along the Farma river, on the border between the municipalities of Monticiano and Civitella Paganico, in the province of Siena and Grosseto respectively.

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