In 800 it was called Castrum Casciana to Aquis, already known for its thermal waters, it belonged until 1100 to the Earl Hugh. It was donated to the Church of Morrona and Camandolesi brothers who donated to the Archdiocese of Pisa in 1135. He saw the war with the Florentines that burned in 1362 and annexed to the Florentine Republic in 1515, which then transfers it to the Vicariate of Peccioli and subsequently to that of Lari 1776.Negli in subsequent years, the country is developed around the Baths were built important villas for families of noble families were built new hotels including the Grand Hotel delle Terme opened in 1912. Casciana became common in 1927 and continues successfully its tourist-up to our Spa days.
waters Casciana arising from its territory of volcanic origin. The crater of the volcano Fichino bears witness to history.
Though many scholars claim that the thermal waters of Casciana were already known by the Romans, now documented the construction of the first spa was the work of Federico da Montefeltro, Lord of Pisa in 1311. In 1460, after almost two centuries, was restored for the first time since the "Magnificent Florentine Gentlemen" by order of the Grand Duke of Tuscany Leopold I, who visited twice in 1596, the Spa will bring more miglioramenti.Nel 1824 by order of Ferdinand III Lorraine Grand Duke of Tuscany were made substantial improvements, including things the most important built a new facade of the Baths, we improved the bath rooms and introduced the use of heaters to dry the biancheria.Si brings us to 1870 with the new project entrusted to the architect Poggi, known and famous for having created Piazzale Michelangelo in Florence, that termites begin their most successful period, major changes are introduced, technical, functional and more like architecture. Casciana became one of the most famous spas in Italy so as to be called "The Pearl Spa of Italy." The fine structure and delicate neoclassical facade of the Baths has kept the same characters today originari.Interessante the photo of the facade of Terme before 1870. And the stones inside the spa in memory of the Countess Matilde di Canossa, Federico da Montefeltro and the visit to the baths of 1473 L. Ruvera of Aragon nephew of Pope Sixtus IV.
