Terme Vigliatore

Vigliatore Terme is a city in the province of Messina in the Italian region Sicily, with 7250 inhabitants ( 31 December 2012).

Location and data

Vigliatore Terme is located 57 km west of Messina, between the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Peloritani. The inhabitants mainly work in agriculture and industry. There are also jobs in the service to the spa. Terme Vigliatore is one of the three renowned thermal baths in the province of Messina.

Vigliatore Terme is located on the A20 / E90 motorway, the next exit is called Falcone and is about 6 km away. From Terme Vigliatore station the train goes to Messina, depending on the train between 40 and 50 minutes.

The neighboring municipalities are Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto, Castro Reale, Furnari, Mazzarrà Sant'Andrea and Rodì Milici.

History

The place was first mentioned in 1152.

Attractions

In the district of Castro Real Terme there are thermal springs Ciapazzia and Fonte di Venere (Venus source). The water from the source Ciapazzia has a temperature of 26 ° C and is alkaline. The Fonte di Venere provides 36 ° C warm water and contains sulfur. The place has a huge park.

The Villa Romana di San Biagio in the district of San Biagio were uncovered the remains of a Roman villa from the 2nd century AD. Clearly visible are the wall and floor construction of a Roman steam bath.