Saturnia and its thermal springs are certainly a gem of in the treasure that the Tuscany offers, an area where wild nature and history melts perfectly, making Maremma the perfect destination for your holidays.
Saturnia is, a small town that stands on top of a hill overlooking the famous thermal springs. The town stands close to an Etruscan necropolis situated between Aurelia and Cassia roads.
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The town is extremely ancient dating back to the 2nd century B.C. Surrounded by the medieval walls built by the Aldobrandeschi family, it was a possession of Siena until the 16th century when it became part of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. An evidence of its magnificent past is certainly the medieval Church of Santa Maria Maddalena with its splendid artistic masterpieces as well as the Archeological Museum and the Aldobrandeschi Fortress But what turns Saturnia into an actually renowned destination are its famous thermal springs: Saturnia's thermal baths , made of several springs of warm sulphurous waters . The baths were well-known by the Etruscans and Romans. Romans supposed that the springs are born in the exact point where Jupiter's thunderbolt fell in a battle against Saturn. The thermal waters have a temperature of 37.5 °c and excellent therapeutic and relaxing properties.
in Saturnia, there are two outdoor waterfalls, the Cascate del Mulino and Cascate del Gorello. The Cascate del Mulino are the most renowned natural springs in Italy. The waterfalls are made of several natural pools of warm water, as well as a peaceful waterfall. They are open and free during the year.
In addition to the spa, Saturnia also offers a sumptuous traditional Tuscan cuisine and splendid wines