Montecatini Terme, Thermal spa resort in Tuscany, Italy.
Description
Montecatini Terme is a town in the province of Pistoia in Tuscany that sits on a gentle hill and became known for its thermal baths. The center stretches along wide streets lined with hotels, cafés and historic bathhouses, while a wooded slope rises toward the upper town of Montecatini Alto.
History
The springs were used already in Roman times, but an organized spa developed here only in the 18th century. During the 19th century builders erected new thermal complexes and transformed the place into a popular destination for European guests.
Culture
The old town with its elegant buildings and shaded avenues shows the character of a 19th-century European spa town. Visitors can stroll through small parks and taste fresh thermal water at the fountains.
Practical
The thermal baths usually open in the morning and offer different treatments in separate buildings. A ticket may cover several rooms, so it is worth comparing the options at the entrance.
Did you know?
A funicular connects the thermal spa with the medieval hilltop village of Montecatini Alto in a few minutes. The ride offers a view across the Nievole plain to the Apuan Alps.
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