Touring the town

Our next stop on the Via Francigena trail was the town of Gambassi Terme.This is a really old town.Even the Etruscans knew about it because there are hot spring waters coming up from underground at 38 degrees.These are very good for your health.It's not surprising that the Romans built bathing places here.This town became one of the main places to rest during the Middle Ages.Imagine you've walked hundreds of kilometers and you need to rest.Pilgrims could stay here for weeks while their wounds healed.The water here is rich in minerals and helps with healing.