San Pellegrino Terme

San Pellegrino Terme is a commune in the Brembana Valley within the Province of Bergamo, situated at an elevation of 358 meters (1,175 feet) and known for its many art nouveau buildings alongside a major mineral water bottling plant. The streets wind past decorated houses while the central area clusters around the former spa building and old casino, where the historical architecture still shapes the character of the resort.

The shift from a small village into a health resort started in 1840 when the first thermal baths were built, drawing attention to the local springs. By 1900, the spa building, casino, and a large hotel had been completed, turning the commune into a popular destination for the rising middle class.

The name honors Saint Peregrine, while the art nouveau facades along the streets still reflect the era when wealthy families traveled here for health cures and leisure. Visitors walk past decorated buildings, admire the former casino with its columns, and feel transported back to an age when the resort defined elegance and social life in the valley.

The commune has direct rail connections with Bergamo, making it easy for travelers to reach the resort and explore the art nouveau architecture from there. Walking through the center, visitors find signs pointing to major landmarks and can follow their own route around the historical buildings without needing a guide.

The mineral water from the local springs is bottled by the San Pellegrino company and exported to over 150 countries, allowing visitors to see the same source known worldwide right where it emerges. The bottling plant shapes the character of the resort just as much as the historical buildings, blending industrial tradition with the old spa atmosphere.