Bagno Vignoni is an ancient and famous spa village, located within the Val d’Orcia Natural Artistic Park. Its thermal waters have been used since Roman times thanks to the proximity of the Via Francigena, the road for pilgrims to Rome.
The main attraction is the Piazza delle Sorgenti, the place where the first houses began to rise, later accompanied by inns and the church dedicated to San Giovanni Battista. This square takes its name from the large pool in the center which, with its colored waters and its vapors, creates a striking and surprising scenario, further embellished by the Renaissance buildings that surround it.
Bagno Vignoni is in fact rich in history: it was a famous destination among noble families, such as the Medici, but also among popes: the most important was Pope Pius II, who owned a summer residence right in the square.
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From the square flows the water that will flow into the river of the Parco dei Mulini, an area characterized by streams and waterfalls but above all by the four mills built around the twelfth century. They are very unique in that they could also be used in summer thanks to the constant gushing of water from the thermal spring. The park is free to access but a recent order by the mayor prohibits bathing in the pools in the area.
Bagno Vignoni - Virtual Tour 360°
Address: Piazza Chigi, 2
Phone: 0577.899711
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