Bagni di Pisa Thermal Spa
A place of ancient traditions and natural wonders where you can find well-being and relaxation
The Bagni di Pisa Thermal Baths are located in San Giuliano Terme, known from Etruscan and Roman times for their therapeutic properties. In the 18ᵗʰ century, a major restoration transformed the spa building into the elegant and refined structure you can admire today.
Once the summer residence of Francis Stephen of Lorraine, Grand Duke and later Holy Roman Emperor, the baths were one of the most exclusive haunts for European nobility and a landmark for the high society of the time. During the summer period, well-known personalities such as the princes of England, Pauline Bonaparte, Percy and Mary Shelley, Vittorio Alfieri, Carlo Goldoni and many others would stay in Bagni di Pisa. Legend has it that it was in Bagni di Pisa that the character of Frankenstein was born from the fervid imagination of Mary Shelley.
The therapeutic properties of the waters
The thermal waters of Bagni di Pisa flow from the Monti Pisani at 100.4 °F (38 °C), thus offering a pleasant wellness experience due to their warm and rejuvenating temperature.
Their composition is characterized by the presence of mineral salts, including calcium, magnesium and bicarbonate that give the waters an anti-inflammatory and relaxing effect. These waters are similarly beneficial for the respiratory tract, treating many chronic diseases and stimulating the immune system.
The thermal spa establishment and services
The spa is divided into the Bagni di Levante, representing classical thermalism, with therapeutic treatments that help restore well-being by taking advantage of the healing properties of the thermal waters, and the Bagni di Ponente, where East and West unite in an environment charged with colors and essences to rediscover harmony between the body, mind and emotions. On the terrace of the Bagni di Ponente is an outdoor thermal pool offering views of the green parkland beyond.
Nearby is the Grotta dei Granduchi, a small natural spa cavity equipped with a spring pool at 104 °F (40 °C), complete with a rock-cut basin and stone sofa where you can lie down for a romantic steam bath. All is accessed via a small 18ᵗʰ-century tunnel, where it is possible to rebalance the body by eliminating toxins.
The facility likewise offers services including thermal mud therapy to treat localized pain and thermal aerosol treatments to counteract inflammation in the respiratory system. Finally, guests can enjoy traditional Tuscan dishes at the property’s restaurant.
Bagni di Pisa Thermal Spa, in the heart of Terre di Pisa, is an excellent starting point for visiting charming historical villages in Tuscany, such as Vecchiano and Calci.
