The charming village of Bagno Vignoni, just a few miles from San Quirico d’Orcia, has developed around the very special piazza filled with water, forming a large pool flowing with the famous hot waters and known since ancient times thanks in part to its extreme proximity to the famous pilgrim’s route of Via Francigena.
The waters of Bagno Vignoni gush out at a temperature of about 120 °F or 49 °C and have been appreciated for their healing properties since Roman times. As of 1170, they were then used in balneotherapy and fangobalneotherapy treatments.
In the Middle Ages, Bagno Vignoni enjoyed great fame, with illustrious figures such as Saint Catherine of Siena and Lorenzo de’ Medici even staying there.
Today, Bagno Vignoni remains one of the most evocative places in Tuscany. As the sun goes down and the water vapors begin to rise and wrap around the stone edges of the pool, the spectacle is truly fascinating, creating a timeless atmosphere.
Although it is no longer possible to soak in the warm waters of the ancient pool, bathing and spa treatments can still be enjoyed in the local accommodations.