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The heart of the mountain that soars above this charming town hides fantastic natural cavities that release steam and hot water endowed with exclusive therapeutic properties. The simplicity of this natural phenomenon becomes a rich opportunity for well-being and health.
One of these grottos, the Grotta Parlanti, known since the 18th century, offers a unique hot spring located more than 110 meters deep inside the mountain and is characterized by a constant temperature of 32°C.
Grotta Giusti, which now hosts a renowned spa resort, was discovered by accident when excavations were carried out in 1849 in the neighbourhood of the estate owned by satiric poet Giuseppe Giusti. This fortuitous circumstance revealed a natural grotto characterized by stalactites and stalagmites. Which Giusti baptised “the 8th wonder of the world”.
Starting from the entrance through to the deepest part of the Grotta, three different zones are crossed, each one increasing in heat, which tradition has named Paradise, Purgatory and Hell. Limbo has a picturesque lake, the waters of which maintain a constant temperature, both in winter and summer, of 36°C. Even the temperature of the air undergoes very little change over the seasons, ranging from 31°C. in the first cavity to a maximum 34°C. in Hell, with an approximate 100% humidity.
The atmospheric pressure is constant and the same as outside, in all parts of the Grotta. An unexplained, natural mechanism guarantees a constant and flow of air, making the stay in the Grotta a pleasant one, even with the profuse perspiration induced by the high level of humidity. The steam of the rich thermal waters generates a natural "bath of health" which detoxifies the organism for an overall sense of well-being.
One of these grottos, the Grotta Parlanti, known since the 18th century, offers a unique hot spring located more than 110 meters deep inside the mountain and is characterized by a constant temperature of 32°C.
Grotta Giusti, which now hosts a renowned spa resort, was discovered by accident when excavations were carried out in 1849 in the neighbourhood of the estate owned by satiric poet Giuseppe Giusti. This fortuitous circumstance revealed a natural grotto characterized by stalactites and stalagmites. Which Giusti baptised “the 8th wonder of the world”.
Starting from the entrance through to the deepest part of the Grotta, three different zones are crossed, each one increasing in heat, which tradition has named Paradise, Purgatory and Hell. Limbo has a picturesque lake, the waters of which maintain a constant temperature, both in winter and summer, of 36°C. Even the temperature of the air undergoes very little change over the seasons, ranging from 31°C. in the first cavity to a maximum 34°C. in Hell, with an approximate 100% humidity.
The atmospheric pressure is constant and the same as outside, in all parts of the Grotta. An unexplained, natural mechanism guarantees a constant and flow of air, making the stay in the Grotta a pleasant one, even with the profuse perspiration induced by the high level of humidity. The steam of the rich thermal waters generates a natural "bath of health" which detoxifies the organism for an overall sense of well-being.
