Terme di SaturniaThe Terme di Saturnia are a group of springs just outside the village of Saturnia i
Terme di SaturniaThe Terme di Saturnia are a group of springs just outside the village of Saturnia in southern Tuscany, Italy. According to legend they were created during a fight between the gods Saturn and Jupiter when Jupiter’s thunderbolt accidentally hit the ground.The Terme are comprised of several natural travertine (form of limestone deposited by mineral springs) pools filled with thermal water as well as a small waterfall. The main pools are located right next to an old mill overlooking the Italian countryside.The sulphurous spring water has a temperature of 37,5 degrees Celsius and has been used in the past by the Etruscans and Romans. The water becomes enriched with minerals and heated as it travels through the volcanic underground. Water is still gushing out of the ground at a rate of 500 liters per second, guaranteeing an optimal replacement of water.This wonderful natural attraction is often missed by visitors who are too busy relaxing in the less natural Terme di Saturnia Resort right around the corner.XandiImage Credit:http://bit.ly/1NiRTowSources:http://bit.ly/25IJ3vQhttp://www.termedisaturnia.it/en/thermal-spring/http://www.maremmaguide.com/saturnia-thermal-springs.htmlhttp://www.lifeinitaly.com/tourism/tuscany/saturnia-thermal-baths -- source link
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