The Baths of Viterbo

Rome is the city whose name everyone knows, and whose monuments are famous all over the world and for this reason I don't want to talk about it (just take any guide and read the chapter dedicated to the Italian capital) ). I wanted to give you an idea what to do when you are tired of visiting the monuments in the warm Roman sun and when your legs hurt so bad that you will no longer be able to take a step. This means that you have to take the car or train and go to Viterbo about 80 km from Rome, and famous for its hot springs.

The most famous are the Terme dei Papi, immersed in the heart of Tuscia 2 km from Viterbo, for centuries a privileged destination for the popes and their courts. With a little money aside you can offer you a relaxing day at a specialized spa, but even if you're broke, it's no problem.

In fact, in addition to the large stations, the area is rich in thermal baths, where the entrance is completely free or costs a truly symbolic amount. These are Carletti pools, the Bulicame Thermal Baths and the Bagnaccio Thermal Baths. All of them are located near Viterbo (from 2 to 8 km) and often easily reached even by means of urban transport.

The Carletti Baths are hyperthermal springs. The outgoing water has a temperature of about 58C, and feeds various pools frequented by many bathers. It is very pleasant to bathe in winter, as the water temperature always remains high.

Even at the Terme Bagnaccio you can swim in winter. The area includes hypothermal (temperature 23-290C) and hyperthermal springs (temperature 65-660C). Admission is free, but the area is poor in services.
The Bulicame hot spring is the best known source of Viterbo, whose waters have a temperature of about 58C. Unfortunately, in 2008 it was not possible to bathe because of the low water level and empty tubs.

Fortunately, there are other spas such as Zitelle, the thermal baths of San Sisto and those of Callara.

Take advantage of it because it's really worth it!