Italy's spa towns: 11 wellness destinations

Italy has been Europe's spa country for two thousand years: here are the towns of the waters — grand Art Nouveau capitals and small villages of steam — with their complete guides.

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Panoramic street with cars, trees, and buildings in Sciacca, Agrigento

Sciacca Sicily · Agrigento

Panoramic view of Merano featuring St. Nicholas Church tower and surrounding mountains

Merano Trentino-South Tyrol · South Tyrol

Panoramic view of San Giuliano Terme and the surrounding plain under a cloudy sky

San Giuliano Terme Tuscany · Pisa

Rolling hills and vineyards in the countryside around Acqui Terme, Piedmont

Acqui Terme Piedmont · Alessandria

Canopy and clock tower of Montecatini Terme Centrale train station

Montecatini-Terme Tuscany · Pistoia

Panoramic view of Abano Terme with the Euganean Hills in the background

Abano Terme Veneto · Padua

The Aragonese Castle standing on a rocky islet in Ischia, Naples.

Ischia Campania · Naples

Panoramic view of the historic town of Fiuggi with rustic houses and a prominent church bell tower.

Fiuggi Lazio · Frosinone

Elevated view over the rooftops of Sirmione with a church bell tower and Lake Garda in the background

Sirmione Lombardy · Brescia

Panoramic view of the historic center of Chianciano Terme with the Church of Madonna della Rosa

Chianciano Terme Tuscany · Siena

View of Bormio with the Stelvio ski run finish area and surrounding Alps.

Bormio Lombardy · Sondrio

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