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Grotta Giusti Thermal Spa Resort Monsummano Terme The ancient nineteenth-century villa, once the residence of the Giusti family, is now a lifestyle resort and houses the largest thermal cave in Europe, defined by Giuseppe Verdi as the eighth wonder of the world. Surrounded by a large park of forty five hectares and immersed in the quiet of the Tuscan countryside, the Grotta Giusti Thermal Spa Resort welcomes us with all its charm and history. The impressive stalactites and stalagmites and the large rock vaults draw an underground cathedral that extends for over two hundred meters in the subsoil of the resort in a real natural paradise with temperatures ranging from 28°C to 36°C in the Limbo, a crystalline lake of warm thermal waters. Here it is possible to enjoy exclusive experiences such as spa floating and diving. The concept of hospitality of the Grotta Giusti Thermal Spa Resort is closely linked to well-being and pays tribute to the territory and the most illustrious personalities who have stayed there. The spaces are furnished with warm colors and stylish elements in a perfect combination of refined contemporary design and genius loci. At the restaurant Il Poeta you can enjoy the typical dishes of Tuscan cuisine, revisited in a gourmet key. A delicious cuisine that comes from tradition and perfectly combines the philosophy of wellness of the resort. The dishes follow the seasons and are enriched by the flavor and scents of aromatic plants grown in the herb garden. Try the Tortelli with chestnut flour, stuffed with wild boar salami and polenta mousse with aromatic herbs served with an excellent glass of Chianti, or the burnt leek with buffalo gorgonzola and bread crumble with basil. A last stop at the lounge bar L’Affresco, with its large windows overlooking the park and the frescoed ceiling, allows us to enjoy another moment of relaxation, savoring the excellent Sesto Senso fruit cocktail prepared by a knowledgeable bartender who entertains us with stories related to his creations. We are finally ready for the next trip, recharged by the beneficial effects of the thermal grotto and spa and pampered by the authentic Tuscan hospitality of the Grotta Giusti Thermal Spa Resort. t h e rma e & s p a 292