30 Days of Tuscany- Day 14- BAGNO VIGNONI

10 years 8 months ago #292420 by Tuscan Muse
The ancient village of Bagno Vignoni is located in the heart of Tuscany, in the Val d'Orcia Natural Park. The thermal waters found here have been used since Roman times. At the heart of the village is the "Square of Sources", namely a rectangular tank, from the 16th-century, contains the original source of water that comes from the underground aquifer of volcanic origins. Since the time of the Etruscans and Romans, the spa of Bagno Vignoni has been popular. It was a favorite vacation spot of Pope Pius II. It was here that St. Catherine's mother brought her to dissuade her from joining the convent. Obviously, mom's plan did not work!



The Square of Sources



Modern artist's rendition of St. Catherine contemplating religious life.



Most of the windows in Bagno Vignoni have boarded shutters like this one.



A dish that will never be forgotten: figs, prosciutto and truffle oil. Simple, yet divine!
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10 years 8 months ago #292433 by Luca
That looks SOOOOO yummy


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10 years 8 months ago #292451 by Tuscan Muse
It is one of my favorite dishes. I get the same thing everytime I visit Bagno Vignoni. I have tried to recreate it at home, but there is no comparison.....
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