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An early morning walk through the elegant Art Noveau streets and landscaped parks of Montecatini Terme, not far from Florence, will reveal the magic of this Tuscany spa town, whose therapeutical saline waters are housed in the magnificent Terme Tettucio.
Category
Ancient Spa
Price Range
60-200 €
Today Montecatini Terme is a great destination for young people, who enjoy the fine shopping, good food (don’t miss the Montecatini wafers – just delicious!) and lively night-life, as well as the stunning landscapes of the Tuscany.
Montecatini Terme is one of the eleven Great Spa Towns of Europe, inscribed on the World Heritage List since 2021.
Viale Verdi, 66 51016 Montecatini Terme PT
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In São Pedro do Sul, the former Grande Hotel Lisboa was transformed into the Grande Hotel Thermas. Exotic inspirations and glamour are common themes throughout the project, which offers 153 rooms and aims to give thermalism a more contemporary and even avant-garde approach.
Though the Romans likely knew of Montecatini's saline waters, reliable information comes from the 15th century, thanks to physician Ugolino Simoni, the founder of Italian hydrology.
In the 18th century, Grand Duke Pietro Leopoldo initiated the first projects to canalize the springs and build spas for thermal treatments.
By the early 19th century, Montecatini Terme had several thermal buildings, supported by hotels and civic structures. The town attracted many visitors, including famous composers Verdi and Puccini, who wrote part of La Boheme here.
Grace Kelly and Ranieri of Monaco, Sofia Loren, Totó, Audrey Hepburn, Christian Dior, Versace, Henry Kissinger or even Marie Curie were some of the most famous visitors in modern Montecatini Terme, all listed at the walk of fame in main street Viale Verdi.
Leopoldina, Regina, Rinfresco, Tettuccio
Roman Times
33,5ºC
Sodium and magnesium sulphates and chlorides. They also contain iodine, bromine, lithium, calcium, potassium, silicon, phosphates and sulphur.
Afyon is renowned for its thermal springs, rich culture, and cuisine. These elements, harmonized with religious history, are showcased through various cultural assets and activities. Beyond its healing springs, Afyon offers concerts, festivals, sports, and historic monuments.
Ruins from the Roman Empire include Apemia, Synnada, and Amorion. The Byzantines and Seljuks added landmarks like Kırkgöz Bridge and Sahipata Caravanserai. The Ottomans constructed notable baths and caravanserais, such as İmaret Bath and Döğer Caravanserai.
Afyon is home to two UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List sites: Mountainous Phrygia and Afyon Great Mosque. In 2019, the city was designated a UNESCO Creative City for its world-renowned cuisine.
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