Porretta Terme and its thermal spa
PORRETTA TERME Travel Guide
Located in the beautiful Tuscan–Emilian Apennines, Porretta Terme is part of the metropolitan city of Bologna. It is only 59 km from the provincial capital and is known for its thermal springs.
Since January 1, 2016, Porretta Terme has become the chief town of Alto Reno Terme, a new municipality formed from the merger of the municipal territories of Porretta Terme and Granaglione.
According to an ancient legend, a sick ox drank from the local springs during the Middle Ages and was miraculously healed. Ever since, the ox has been the symbol of Porretta Terme, whose thermal waters have become renowned worldwide. Archaeological evidence, however, shows that the thermal baths were already in use in Roman times, long before the events described in the legend.
After a period of abandonment during the high Middle Ages, around the twelfth century the current inhabited center begins to take shape, and the first accommodation structures related to thermal waters. begin to appear
Since then, the reputation of the thermal waters of Porretta Terme has continued to grow, making the town a popular destination for visitors seeking a relaxing wellness break.
What to See and Do in Porretta Terme
The current settlement is dominated by the suggestive church of S. Maria Maddalena, of seventeenth-century origins, inside which important works of art are preserved, such as the altarpiece of the main altar created by Calvaert, a famous Flemish painter.
Ideal starting point to discover all the beauties offered by the Bolognese Apennines, Porretta Terme allows for easy access to the famous ski resort of Corno alle Scale, perfect for both winter and summer vacations.
A two-hour guided tour takes you to the underground springs of the Porretta spa. For details, contact the Alto Reno Tourist Information Office.
For those who prefer nature and hiking, the territory of Porretta Terme is ideal for relaxing walks in an untouched and beautiful natural habitat.
Absolutely worth visiting is the Shrine of Our Lady of the Beech Tree (see photos above, nestled in a lush beech forest and dating back to 1700. The shrine can be reached via a charming walk under the beech trees, and every year on July 26, it hosts the traditional festival in honor of St. Anne.
to be visited...
Porretta Soul Festival
Global reference point for all music lovers, and especially for Soul music fans, the Porretta Soul Festival, with artistic direction by Graziano Uliani, is the jewel in the crown of the summer events lineup in Porretta.
I.A.T. Information Offices
Tourist Information and Welcome
Piazza Libertà, 11 40046 Porretta Terme - ALTO RENO TERME (BO)
Tel. ++39 0534-521103
iat@comune.porrettaterme.bo.it
Pro Loco PORRETTA TERME
Via Borgolungo, 10 – 40046 Porretta Terme - UPPER RENO THERMES
Telephone: +39 3931785509
Email: proloco.porrettaterme@gmail.com
other useful addresses
- Local Health Authority Hospital of PORRETTA TERME - Via Oreste Zagnoni, 5 · 0534 20711
- TERME DI PORRETTA Via Roma,5 PORRETTA TERME TEL. 0534 22062 info@terme di porretta.it www.termediporretta.it