Acqui Terme, Thermal spa town in Piedmont, Italy
Acqui Terme is a commune in the Province of Alessandria in the Piedmont region of northwestern Italy, known for its thermal springs along the Bormida river. The town sits in the Monferrato hills and combines ancient Roman bathing facilities with medieval buildings and modern wellness centers.
The Romans founded a settlement here in 172 BC called Aquae Statiellae and used the hot springs for public baths. During the Middle Ages, the town was ruled by the marquises of Monferrato and gained fortifications that partly survive today.
The town name comes from the Latin words for water, reflecting the hot springs that have been used for centuries. Visitors today see locals filling bottles at public fountains or gathering near the springs, while people enjoy treatments in the historic bathhouses.
The hot springs are accessible year-round, with the main public spring visible right in the town center at no cost. Visitors can walk through the old town, where most sights are close together and easy to reach on foot.
One of the hot springs steams in the middle of a public square and reaches temperatures around 75 degrees Celsius (167 degrees Fahrenheit), visible from far away. The town is also known for a sweet red wine and soft almond cookies available in many shops and cafés.
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