A journey to discover the most fascinating and enchanting places while walking through the beautiful region of Tuscany and Lazio.
In the heart of Tuscia, in the municipality of Ischia di Castro, there is a wonderful medieval hermitage. The building, on the border between Lazio and Tuscany, seems suspended in time, and has something magical and mysterious about it.
It dates back to 12th century, a time when it served as a place of prayer for Benedictine monks. The architectural style it is Romanesque Gothic structured with large stone walls. The church has a single nave, a semicircular apse and a bell tower.
During the passage of centuries this structure, which dominates the surrounding countryside from a hill, has been expanded and renovated. There position isolated makes it the ideal place for prayer and contemplation.
The Hermitage is extremely fascinating even inside where visitors can admire some medieval frescoes of great value from the 13th century which tell religious stories. To be able to visit it is better to book, especially in the case of guided tours or events.
A journey to discover enchanted places
The opening hours to the public vary according to the season and the place can be reached not only by car but also by public transport, and then take a short walk. It’s wonderful in every way season and during the holidays it could be more frequented by tourists.
The journey continues further, to arrive in Saturnia, in Tuscany. In a fabulous naturalistic context there are the famous spas. The calcium-rich waters have created, over the millennia, very large basins dug into the limestone.
These have a mild temperature even in winter and flow through several waterfalls. The tanks of Saturnia are several and very large. Better to go during less frequented periods, so as to be able to make full use of it Relax.
Many foreigners, in fact, they go to Saturnia to take advantage of the benefits of the most famous waters in the world. The water reaches approx 37° Centigrade and during the winter it is best to cover up quickly due to the temperature range.
L’immersion it is very beneficial, for 3000 years water has flowed from the depths of the earth to give well-being, with a natural antioxidant power. She is known for treatment of the body since the most ancient civilizations.
Free spa
Reaching the spa is very easy, just take Provincial 10, which connects Monterano to the village of Saturnia. There street arrives at the spa complex and walks around it. A small detour leads directly to Mulino waterfalls.
The place is located about 15 kilometers north of the center of Manciano, in the province of Grosseto: if you arrive by car, it must be left in the car park located in the immediate vicinity. You can choose whether to use the free hot springs or whether to stay in a hotel where there is also a SPA.
