Chianciano Terme: Guide, Hotels, Map & Photos
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EUR 50 - 75 Hotel Mizar
 Mizar Hotel is located in a quiet area of Chianciano Terme, only 20 metres from Piazza Italia. The roof terrace offers panoramic views of the valley a… MoreEUR 39 - 85 Hotel Nanda
 Hotel Nanda is in the spa town of Chianciano Terme, just 300 metres from the Sant’Elena Thermal Baths. It offers a rooftop terrace with panoramic vi… MoreEUR 65 - 80 Hotel Michelangelo
 Located in large, quiet parkland, Hotel Michelangelo offers an outdoor pool and large rooms with views over the Tuscan countryside. Chianciano Terme c… MoreEUR 55 - 125 Hotel Lory
 Located in the heart of Chianciano Terme, this family-run hotel is a short walk from the thermal spas. Hotel Lory offers free parking, a large garden … MoreEUR 60 - 100 Hotel Esperia
 Hotel Esperia is set in the heart of Chianciano Terme, 100 metres from the thermal spas. It offers private parking and rooms with jacuzzi baths and ba… MoreEUR 29 - 157 Hotel Iris
 With its hilltop location in Chianciano Terme, Iris is a family-run hotel offering panoramic views across the lakes of Chiusi, Montepulciano and Trasi… MoreEUR 65 - 90 Hotel Patria
 Situated at an altitude of about 550 metres, among the hills of the Tuscan Apennines, the hotel lies on the border of Umbria, offering an ideal locati… MoreEUR 42 - 210 Hotel Raffaello
 Hotel Raffaello is just outside Chianciano Terme´s medieval centre. It offers a large outdoor wellness area set in parkland, an indoor wellness … MoreEUR 44 - 90 Park Hotel
 Park Hotel is set in a quiet area of Chianciano Terme, and offers a free shuttle to the Terme di Chianciano Spa. All rooms are air-conditioned and hav… MoreEUR 45 - 110 Villa Maria
 This family-run hotel is set in the popular spa town of Chianciano Terme, just a short stroll from the town centre and the shopping areas. It offers f… MoreEUR 40 - 110 Niagara
 The Hotel Niagara, recently refurbishment, is located in a peaceful and quiet position, just a short distance from the Spa-Bath and Wellness Centre. I… MoreEUR 44 - 125 Hotel Villa Ricci
 Welcoming and professional, Villa Ricci Hotel enjoys a quiet location immersed in lush greenery, near the historic centre and the famous thermal spas … MoreEUR 40 - 60 Hotel Risorgimento
 Hotel Risorgimento is located 200 metres from the Acquasanta spa and near the Fucoli Park.The Risorgimento offers free private parking and all rooms h… MoreEUR 40 - 90 Hotel Sole
 Hotel Sole enjoys a peaceful and quiet position in Chianciano Terme, near the spa. Rooms have air conditioning and a balcony overlooking the countrysi… MoreEUR 38 - 60 Hotel Elena
 This modern hotel, located in Chianciano Terme in the centre of Tuscany, is the ideal base for a relaxing break, away from the stresses of city life.
… MoreEUR 45 - 79 Hotel Edy
 Hotel Edy is located in Chianciano, just a few steps from the Thermal Baths. It offers free parking, and air-conditioned rooms with satellite TV and p… MoreEUR 48 - 210 Grand Hotel Boston
 Grand Hotel Boston is set in Chianciano Terme’s main square, a 5-minute walk from the Chianciano spa complex. It offers a terrace with panoramic vie… MoreEUR 40 - 220 Grand Hotel Milano
 Grand Hotel Milano is on the main avenue of Chianciano Terme, 100 metres from Il Salone Sensoriale wellness area. There is free Wi-Fi and a free inter… MoreEUR 105 - 130 Grand Hotel Ambasciatori
 Fitted with the most modern equipment, in a central and quiet position, the Grand Hotel Amasciatori is near to the thermal establishments.
The hotel… MoreEUR 55 - 140 Golf Hotel
 Golf Hotel is in the green Val D´Orcia area, just 200 metres outside Chianciano Terme city centre. It offers a peaceful location, gardens, and v… MoreEUR 37 - 140 Chianciano Albergo Trieste
 Hotel Trieste is a modern and comfortable hotel set in the centre of Chianciano, between two thermal baths
The Trieste is also very close to the city… MoreEUR 70 - 110 G. Hotel Capitol
 Hotel Capitol, with its terrace solarium and panoramic outdoor pool is located in the centre of spa town Chianciano Terme and offers elegant, well-fur… MoreEUR 100 - 170 Grand Hotel Terme
 Grand Hotel Terme is located between a large wood and the main square of Chianchiano Terme. There is an outdoor pool and a free wellness centre on sit… MoreEUR 82 - 882 Grande Albergo Fortuna
 Surrounded by a stunning 5000 m2 park, this hotel boasts a unique view over the hills and is ideal for those eager to immerse themselves in the tranqu… MoreEUR 50 - 100 Hotel Columbia
 Near the thermal spas and gardens of Chianciano Terme, Hotel Columbia offers bright, spacious rooms, and fine cuisine. You will be just South of Siena… More | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chianciano Terme: Guide
Chianciano Terme is a Italian region Tuscany, located about 90 km southeast of Florence and about 50 km southeast of Siena. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 7,223 and an area of 36.5 km2.All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
Chianciano Terme borders the following municipalities: Chiusi, Montepulciano, Pienza, Sarteano.
History
Chianciano Terme can trace its history back to the 5th century BC and the Etruscans, who had built a temple dedicated to the god of Good Health, close to the Silene springs where the newer quarter of Chianciano (the Terme section) stands today.
News of the curative power of Chianciano's water became well known during Roman Empire|Roman times, as Horace visited the area on the advice of his physician during the 1st century BC. Luxurious Roman vilas were built in the area near the thermal baths.
There is little archaeological evidence of much activity during the Middle Ages, but, by the 12th and 13th centuries, Chianciano belonged to the Manenti Counts, Lords of Sarteano. Its position close to the Via Francigena (the medieval main connection from History of Rome|Rome to France) fostered its development, and Chianciano reached a degree of judicial autonomy by 1287 when it established it own statutes.
In the 14th century, the city states of Orvieto and republic of Siena|Siena contended for it, with Siena being the ultimate victor.
The first decades of the 20th century saw the area around the springs (the Terme section) draw the attention of developers. Between 1920 and 1930 neoclassical establishments with Pompeian-style bowers were built, then destroyed in 1940 when the Italian fascism|Fascist-controlled state took possession. While under state control, a new town plan was designed by architects Loreti and Marchi who also designed some spas in the Acqua Santa Park. The town plan was adjusted by the Town Technical Office of Chianciano in 1958 and passed in 1961.
Tourist Activities
Present day Chianciano Terme has two distinct areas: Chianciano Vecchia (Ancient Chianciano) is located atop a small hill. The Porta Rivellini, with its elegant Renaissance structure, is the main gateway into the town at the end of the Via Dante. In contrast to this is the modern quarter, the Terme, whose nucleus has grown around the thermal springs and stretches northward in a crescent shape along the Vale della Liberta towards the older city.
Today, the Terme section is considered among the finest health resorts in Italy with its parks, numerous hotels and especially its theraputic water that is reputed to cleanse the liver via an increase in the production and excretion of liver bile. Among the more notable spas are: Acqua Santa, Acqua Fucoli, Acqua Sillene, Acqua Santissima (which also advertizes itself as a spa for those with respiratory problems), and Acqua Sant'Elena (also advertizes itself as having calcic-alkaline bicarbonate in its water to treat kidney and urinary tract problems).
Demographic evolution
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