Salsomaggiore Terme ( Salsese: ;

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'' located in the

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, in the region of

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. Located at the foot of the

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, its warm saline waters made this a popular

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History

In the first half of the 19th century, during the reign of

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, the thermal waters of Salsomaggiore became attractive to visitors for having therapeutic purposes. The mineral waters of Salsomaggiore belong to the bromo-iodine group salty waters. A

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and cold water extracted from artesian wells, deep, at a

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of and at a density of 16° on the

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(1 degree Baumé is equivalent to approximately salt per litre). The main focus of the town became its baths, notably the "terme" located in the center. These and the hotels affiliated with the town include: *

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The town remains attractive to visitors. Since 2007 Salsomaggiore is home of the European Festival calle
Incontrarsi a Salsomaggiore
a celebration of art, music and theater dedicated to women and their health. Around the central

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are clothing shops and a

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. The town has a large number of villas and hotels some of whom (like the Grand Hotel Regina), have events such

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competition, held here until 2010. Two nearby villages, Salsominore and Tabiano, also have thermal springs. Salsomaggiore Terme is a

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(WTC).

Climate

Sports

From March 27 to April 9, 2022, the 45th World Bridge Championship was held here.

People

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(1862–1932), soprano

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''

Bargone, Cangelasio, Ceriati, Contignaco-Cella, Costa, Costamarenga, Fornacchia, Gorzano, I Passeri, Longone-Colombaia, Montauro, Pie' di Via, Pieve di Cusignano, Rossi, Salsominore, San Vittore, Scipione Castello, Scipione Ponte,

Tabiano Terme Tabiano Terme is a ''frazione'' of the ''comune'' of Salsomaggiore Terme, from which is 4 kilometers distant, located at south of the pre-Apennines The Apennines or Apennine Mountains ( ; or Ἀπέννινον ὄρος; or – a singular ...

, Tosini, Vascelli.

Twin cities

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References

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External links

Official tourism website

Official Cultural Festival
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