historical villa in tuscany - Residence in Montecatini Terme, Italy

MONTECATINI TERME: EUROPE’S SPA CPITAL
Montecatini Terme, situated in Valdinievole, is one of Europe’s spa capitals. One of its most striking aspects is the large green area in the heart of the city, a spa park that covers an area of at least 460,000 sq m. The resort is famous for its ‘drink therapy’, which involves drinking the water of its spas. Other treatments include mud baths, bathing, hydrotherapy jets, physio-kinesitherapy in a thermal pool and rehabilitation therapies that lure thousands of tourists to the resort every year. Though home to only about 20,000 inhabitants, Montecatini Terme is able to accommodate at least 2,000,000 tourists every year.

The area of Montecatini has been inhabited since prehistoric times, but the first mention of Montecatini dates from 716 AD. In 1164 it was a free commune, but was later acquired by the republic of Lucca. In the 14th century its castle was besieged during the war between Florence and Lucca. The first baths were built in 1540, and in 1554 Montecatini went to the Sienese, to be subsequently destroyed in revenge by Cosimo I de Medici, first Grand Duke of Tuscany.

The recovery of Montecatini began in the 18th century, when the first bath resorts were built. In the 20th century, it became one of the most renowned spa resorts in Italy, and famous visitors included Giuseppe Verdi, Pietro Mascagni, Ruggero Leoncavallo, Trilussa, Beniamino Gigli and Luigi Pirandello.

Today, Montecatini Terme’s waters are also used for beauty treatments and general psychophysical well being. Traditionally, spa treatments have gone hand in hand with leisure activities and shopping. The resort also has many art galleries and antique shops and is famous as the Tuscan capital of Liberty Style. Consequently, many public and private buildings boast this style, mainly courtesy the artist Galileo Chini. Some of the works of the great master can be found in the town hall, at Tettuccio, at Tamerici, in the ballroom of the Grand Hotel and La Pace.

Tourists can also avail the many sports facilities in Montecatini, such as the golf course located a few kilometers from the city, near a village called La Pievaccia. For those who prefer spectator sports, an afternoon or evening at horse racecourse of Sesana is ideal. In addition, there are tennis clubs, public swimming pools, a bocce court and a clay-shooting field. There are also many trekking and mountain bike trails in the surrounding hills.

Accommodation in Montecatini Terme is varied and of high quality. The city has 230 hotels, some of the finest of which find place on our list (www.yourwaytotuscany.com/Montecatini-Terme.htm). In addition, we also offer a selection of bed & breakfasts, and farmhouses that promote agritourism. So check it all out.

RESIDENCES IN TUSCANY: YOUR OWN PRIVATE PARADISE

Okay, how does this sound: 10 elegant apartments offering a luxurious, timeless taste of Tuscan country life. Pretty gardens, a large swimming pool and delightful views of the ancient city of Cortona... Residence Il Casale offers guests a rare opportunity to sample the lifestyle and opulence of the Renaissance nobility in eastern Tuscany. This is a marvellously well-preserved 16th century structure that looks out towards the towers and churches that pierce the Cortona skyline. The 10 vacation apartments are dominated by the original building with its stone tower, wide balcony and external staircase.

You think we’re rambling? Well, not really, because we offer you the choicest Tuscany vacation residences for your sojourn to one of the world’s most beautiful holiday destinations, and we assure you that the description in the last paragraph is only a sampler of the kind of Tuscany residences that we can offer you. All you need to do is visit us and go through our list of the best residences in Tuscany, any of which can be your vacation home. We enable you to speak to the owners of these beautiful properties direct, and you can make your own arrangements thereafter. All we do is act as facilitators, and once you experience our services, you will agree that approaching us for help is a good way to begin your trip to Tuscany.

And in case you thought we were limited to a single region of Tuscany, here’s one more sampler: Located in Venturina Terme (Campiglia Marittima) province of Livorno, the Residence Le Corti Del Sole is the perfect location to enjoy your holiday and devote your time to the various thermal springs in and around the area. Near the Residence are the Costa Degli Etruschi, Elba Isle, and within easy reach lie important cities like Pisa, Siena and Florence. It’s also an ideal starting point to visit the lovely cities of Bolgheri, Castagneto Carducci, Suvereto and Campiglia.

As is obvious, then, we can offer you residences in all parts of Tuscany, and would invite you to visit us without further ado. Without exception, the residences that we have chosen for you are perfectly located to offer tourists every modern facility, as well as allow them to soak in the delightful ambience of old world Tuscany. Still not convinced? Maybe you should just check us out then.

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