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Hot springs square, Bagno Vignoni
Photo © Marcel Fagin
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Bathing like the Etruscans

Discovering ancient and modern thermal baths in Bagno Vignoni and Chianciano Terme

Gaël Bassetto
by  Gaël Bassetto

Etruscans sure knew how to live back in the 7th century BC: eating good food, drinking good wine and then relaxing in natural thermal baths. And maybe this is why they settled in Tuscany: indeed, the region is home to numerous hot springs and offers a lot of thermal pools and spas. If you happen to be in the Val D’Orcia valley, Bagno Vignoni and Chianciano Terme should definitely be on your to-do list.

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    Rocca di Populonia
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    Boccale Castle
  • 3.
    Pasquini Castle
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    Bolgheri Castle
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