Episode 13: Italy's Ancient Spas at Pompeii, Baia, Ischia and Rome
Tante Belle Cose, an Italy Travel podcast
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Show Notes
This episode explores the rich history and luxurious experiences of ancient spas, from the newly discovered private spa in Pompeii to the ancient thermal baths of Baia and the renowned Baths of Caracalla in Rome. I’ll also take you to Ischia's hot springs and Nitrodi, the oldest spa in the world. Learn about the technological marvels of Roman baths and how to incorporate these rejuvenating experiences into your own Italian travel itinerary.
00:00 Special Announcement: Chef Mario Stellato will visit New York on February 28, 2025, for a dinner at the James Beard Foundation’s Platform at Pier 57. Buy tickets here and use code cheffeb10 for a 10% discount.
01:59 Road Trip and Pompeii's New Discovery
02:59 The Wonders of Ancient Roman Spas
03:57 Exploring Pompeii's Private Spa
07:26 Baia: The Roman Elite's Luxury Escape
12:15 The Baths of Caracalla in Rome
16:56 Ischia: The Island of Hot Springs
19:41 Nitrodi: The World's Oldest Spa
24:41 Conclusion and Future Episodes
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