Hotels to remember: Bagno Vignoni

Castello di San Fabiano Countryside Residences

Castello di San Fabiano

Monteroni d'Arbia

Villa San Sanino Historical Residences

Villa San Sanino

Montefollonico

Hotel Palazzo del Capitano Wellness & Relais 4 Star Hotels

Hotel Palazzo del Capitano...

San Quirico d'Orcia

Locanda del Loggiato B&B and Homes

Locanda del Loggiato

Bagno Vignoni

Borgo Tepolini B&B and Homes

Borgo Tepolini

Castel del Piano

Borgo Lucignanello Historical Residences

Borgo Lucignanello

Montalcino

Villa Poggiano Historical Residences

Villa Poggiano

Montepulciano

Relais Osteria dell’Orcia 4 Star Hotels

Relais Osteria dell’Orcia

Castiglione d'Orcia

Locanda di San Francesco Historical Residences

Locanda di San Francesco

Montepulciano

Villa Cicolina Historical Residences

Villa Cicolina

Montepulciano

Fattoria Armena Countryside Residences

Fattoria Armena

Buonconvento

Adler Thermae 5 Star Hotels

Adler Thermae

San Quirico d'Orcia

Montorio Countryside Residences

Montorio

Montepulciano

Aia Mattonata Relais Countryside Residences

Aia Mattonata Relais

Siena

Follonico 4-Suite B&B and Homes

Follonico 4-Suite

Torrita di Siena

Casa Fabbrini Farmhouse Holidays

Casa Fabbrini

San Casciano dei Bagni

Siena House Guest Houses

Siena House

Torrita di Siena

La Casa di Adelina B&B and Homes

La Casa di Adelina

Monticchiello, Pienza

Casa di Bacco Farmhouse Holidays

Casa di Bacco

Montepulciano

Relais Villa Armena Small Boutique Hotels

Relais Villa Armena

Buonconvento

Antica Casa i Sucinelli B&B and Homes

Antica Casa i Sucinelli

Serre di Rapolano

Travel ideas

Bagno Vignoni: introduction

Bagno Vignoni Hotel

Bagno Vignoni is a small village in the heart of the Valdorcia, a village where time seems to have stood still for centuries. Situated on the Via Franchigena, the historic pilgrim route leading to Rome, Bagno Vignoni centres around a large pool of thermal water. Bordered by a 14th century wall, the pool is continually replenished with warm water (52°) from the village's thermal springs. The health inducing properties of the water have been known since ancient times. Today, the waters are used in spa therapies performed in the various wellness centers situated in Bagno Vignoni.

Many of the medieval houses and palazzi of Bagno Vignoni have been transformed in attractive bars, restaurants, and shops. The buildings overlooking three sides of the central pool are particularly charming, A typical loggia supported by pillars in travertine marble closes the fourth side of the baths. Legend has it that Saint Catherine, after whom the loggia takes its name, used to bathe in these waters, as did members of all the great noble families of Siena.

On cold winter nights, the contrast between the external temperature and that of the warm thermal waters produces vapours which rise up from the pool and envelop the whole of Bagno Vignoni. The resulting magical, almost surreal atmosphere, was immortalised in the Russian director Andrej Tarkóvskij's film, "Nostalgia".

Bagno Vignoni: suggestions from the hotels

Edoardo Giacone

(Proprietario)

Relais Villa Armena

Small Boutique Hotels

Edoardo Giacone

Villa Armena is located in Buonconvento, in the heart of the Crete Senesi. Center of great charm, Buonconvento is a member of "The most beautiful villages in Italy". (Relais Villa Armena) →

Fabio Firli

(Owner)

Follonico 4-Suite

B&B and Homes

Fabio Firli

Quality of living, tasting of small local produce, 2 of the most prestigious wine in the world, medieval hamlets, breath taking views. (Follonico 4-Suite) →

Giovanni P. Fiorentini

(General Manager)

Castello di San Fabiano

Countryside Residences

Castle of San Fabiano is a perfect base for visiting Siena, the most well preserved medieval town in the world and to enjoy the amazing Sienese Clay Hills, the Orcia Valley and wine districts of Nobile, Brunello and Chianti, as well. (Castello di San Fabiano) →

Bagno Vignoni: places to see in the area

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