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Thermal Tradition of Caldes de Montbui

Caldes de Montbui, Vallès Oriental, Barcelona

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Thermal Tradition of Caldes de Montbui

Curiosity · Caldes de Montbui, Vallès Oriental, Barcelona

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Font de la Teula and other hot-water springs exploited since Roman times, among the hottest in Europe, with outflows reaching 74°C; the waters are sodium chloride and carbonate in composition, recommended for rheumatic and respiratory ailments and stress. The Romans called the place Aquae Calidae and built baths there that retain a 2nd-century vaporarium, among the best preserved on the peninsula.

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