Once loved by the Etruscans and the ancient Romans, it became famous for the nobility all over Europe in 1743, when the Grand Duke of Tuscany, Francesco Stefano of Lorena, made it his own summmer spa residence, as well as a fashionable meeting place which had among its other importent guests well-known people such as Gustav of Sweden, George IV of England, Vittorio Alfieri, Percy B. and Mary Shelley, Ibrahim Pascià, The Cardinal of York and Carlo Goldoni. The setting of this jewel of well-being is art, history, Pisa, Lucca, nature and the Maritime Park of San Rossore and the social life of Versilia. To walk in the footsteps of the illustrious guests among the arcades in terracotta embellished with citris fruit or to go along the wellness path to the Kafe' Haus for the view as far as the sea is an unforgettable unique experience.

In the rooms the view of the starry sky are blended in by the pastel colors of the frescoed vaulted ceilings from the 1700s, with hanging lofts with wooden floors to admire them better and be cradled by history. From the windows you can admire the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Rooms have retractable TV LCD which doesn't affect the atmosphere, adaptable air-conditioning for the desired temperature, marble and smooth crushed stone floors to relive history, bathrooms with two sinks, a shower and a separate bath tub.

We desire to fulfil all your senses, beginning with your sense of taste: you will tell us about our cuisine, the smile on your lips will tell us. The Restaurant with a view of the Square of the Miracles and its Leaning Tower, proposes a menu with low-calorie, vegetarian and Tuscan specialties drawing from ancient recipes which once delighted the Grand Duke's guests, prepared with great ability by our Chef and his staff.

After an aperitive or a cocktail under the frescos from the 1800s in the bar room, you can savour the aroma of a cigar while contemplating the panorama from the terrace of the sitting room or be guided in liquor tasting, amuse yourself in company in the adjacent game room, or be moved by the music of a piano.

The "East Baths" Spa: Water with beneficial effects and calciferous magnesic sulfate water, naturally rich in vital curative elements, gush spa tuscany - spa resort tuscanyforth at the foot of Mount San Giuliano at the Spa out of different springs and are gathered in two groups called the "East Baths" (40° C temperature) and the "West Baths" (38° C temperature).
The different types of mud formed by the waters are famous and are the subject of numerous studies by the Hydrological Department at the University of Pisa. The mud and the baths at San Giuliano are particularly prescribed for rheumatic illnesses and the after-effects of injury and sprains. At San Giuliano inhalation treatments are also carried out which are especially indicated for cronic respiratory tract illnesses due to the alkalinity and the particular richness in calcium and the S04 of the water.
With due respect to the spirit which has always enlivened classical thermal water baths, everyone can enjoy the benefits derived from them thanks to the arrangement through the National Health Service. We have chosen to be available for the wellness of everyone.

The "West Baths" Wellness Centre: But not only colours and essences, an environment where East and West meet without ever overlapping. You can choose which place to be in, you can choose which perfumes to breathe in and which course of wellness to engage in. We shall be your guides. * Specialist consultation * The Hammam rituals * Wellbeing in thermal water * Spa Treatments * Massotherapy and Oriental Disciplines * Mediterrean natural spa * Fitness * Aesthetic Face Treatments * Aesthetic Body Treatments * Beauty Service * Aesthetic Medicine * Spa skin care products * Package Form * Beauty and Wellness Programs * Ayurveda Health and beauty.

With the Pisa Mountains and the Apuan Alps in the background, and the marvelous natural patrimony of the Park of San Rossore, it offers its tourists the possibility of taking very beautiful excursions on foot, horse-back riding or even by carriage in order to discover unique places in contact with nature.

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