What is the oldest spa town in Europe?

beergirllaura

Bath, in the UK, established in 43 AD as a 'spa' by the Romans (although the town was probably in existence prior to that time), although it did not become popular as a spa town until the Georgian period. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bath,_Somerset http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_oldest_European_cities#Old_World Apr 25 12, 6:55 PM

AyatollahK

Bath appears to be the oldest continuously-inhabited spa city. But what about, say, Vitterbo, Italy, which had been in use as a spa since the time of the Etruscans and also houses a grandiose Roman bath? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viterbo "In the valley of the Arcione River just to the west of Viterbo are a number of springs celebrated for the healing qualities of their waters, and in use since Etruscan and Roman days." http://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bullicame (translated) "The Bullicame (formerly Bulicame) is a spring of hot sulphurous water (about 58 C), located just outside Viterbo." Apr 26 12, 4:51 PM