Telese Terme, Thermal resort town in Province of Benevento, Italy.
Telese Terme is a thermal resort situated in the Calore Valley on a natural basin ringed by mountains, with mineral springs feeding into the town. The settlement spreads across this low-lying area where warm water from underground sources feeds public and private bathing facilities.
The ancient settlement of Thelesia was founded by Samnites, then conquered by Hannibal before becoming a Roman colony under different leadership. An earthquake in the 14th century forced the community to relocate from its original hilltop location to the valley floor.
The place takes its name from thermal springs that have drawn people for thousands of years. Today visitors can see Roman ruins scattered throughout town, reflecting how water and healing shaped community life.
The town welcomes visitors year-round, as thermal facilities draw on natural springs that flow continuously. Most bathing establishments are located in the town center and are easy to reach on foot.
The thermal springs here remain relatively cool at about 21 degrees Celsius, making them gentler than many other European thermal baths. Yet the water contains special minerals that people have sought for their healing properties since ancient times.
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