Monsummano Terme

Monsummano Terme is a thermal springs town in Tuscany positioned between the Montalbano hills to the north and the Padule di Fucecchio wetlands to the south. The landscape varies across the territory, shaped by natural springs and rural character.

The settlement of Monsummano Alto was recorded from 1260 and became a contested point between Florence and Lucca during their regional disputes. The Florentines took control after 1331, making it part of their growing territory in Tuscany.

The Sanctuary of Maria Santissima della Fontenuova displays fourteen frescoed lunettes with scenes from local religious stories painted in the early 1600s. These images tell stories that held meaning for the people of this area.

The town offers natural steam baths at the Grotta Giusti for visitors seeking therapeutic treatments in a cave setting. The town center provides accommodations, restaurants, and other services to support a relaxed stay.

The Museum of the City and Territory houses a significant bronze statue discovered in 1887 at Castelmartini, revealing early human presence in the region. This artifact tells a longer story than the town's more recent thermal reputation.

Location: Province of Pistoia

Capital city: Monsummano Terme

Elevation above the sea: 20 m

Part of: Monsummano

Shares border with: Larciano, Pieve a Nievole, Ponte Buggianese, Serravalle Pistoiese

Website: http://comune.monsummano-terme.pt.it

GPS coordinates: 43.86667,10.81667

Latest update: December 17, 2025 09:20