Bagno di Romagna, Thermal spa village in Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
Bagno di Romagna is a thermal spa village located in the Savio River valley at 491 meters elevation in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. The settlement sits surrounded by Apennine Mountains and draws on natural hot springs reaching 47 degrees Celsius with sodium, carbonate, and sulfur minerals for its spa facilities.
Romans established this location as a trading post and spa between Rome and Ravenna, naming it Balneum for its thermal waters. The site evolved over centuries into an important spa center with continuous use of its therapeutic waters.
The Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta shapes the town's character as its main religious landmark with roots in monastic life. People still gather here as a focal point for spiritual and community activities throughout the year.
The village sits in a mountain valley connected by paths and roads linking the various spa facilities and accommodations throughout town. Visitors should plan visits during warmer months when walking trails through the surrounding mountains are most enjoyable.
The Palazzo del Capitano, formerly seat of Florentine administrators, now houses the headquarters of Foreste Casentinesi National Park. This building reveals how a historic administrative center transformed its role to serve forest conservation in the surrounding mountains.
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