San Pellegrino Terme
Italy
Before going to the thermal baths we will walk around the center of San Pellegrino, will see the most popular places and will be able to buy exclusive bottles of water with different flavors (if available)
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to San Pellegrino Terme, a jewel of the Brembana Valley and the legendary home of the world's most famous mineral water. Nestled in the foothills of the Italian Alps, just about 30 minutes from Bergamo airport, this town…
Listen in the app2The Grand Hotel — A Belle Époque Giant
Standing before you is the Grand Hotel San Pellegrino, a colossal monument to early 20th-century luxury. Inaugurated in 1904, this hotel was once the playground of royalty, including Queen Elena of Italy and the Tsar of Russia. …
Listen in the app3The Casino and QC Terme — From Gambling to Wellness
This magnificent building, once the municipal Casino of San Pellegrino, is now the gateway to the QC Terme luxury spa. Built between 1904 and 1906, the Casino was designed to entertain the wealthy guests of the Grand Hotel. …
Listen in the app4The Outdoor Thermal Baths — Mountain Immersion
One of the most spectacular aspects of the San Pellegrino spa experience is the outdoor thermal area. Here, you can soak in steaming pools while surrounded by the snowy peaks of the Alps. …
Listen in the app5The Public Fountain — Water for the People
Near the spa and the river, you will find a public drinking fountain where the famous San Pellegrino water flows freely. There is a sign indicating that it is 'only for the citizens,' though many visitors cannot resist a quick…
Listen in the app6The Funicular — Ascending to the Vetta
Rising steeply from the town is the historic funicular that leads to the 'Vetta' or the peak. Built in 1909 to allow tourists to reach the higher hotels and villas, it is a charming piece of Edwardian engineering. …
Listen in the app7The San Pellegrino Factory — The Global Brand
A short walk along the river leads toward the industrial heart of the town: the San Pellegrino bottling plant. While the historic center is about leisure and wellness, this is where the economic engine of the valley resides. …
Listen in the app8Closing
Our exploration of San Pellegrino Terme has taken us from the royal heights of the Grand Hotel to the steaming outdoor baths of the modern spa, and from the public fountains of the citizens to the global factory of the green…
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What is San Pellegrino Terme?
San Pellegrino Terme is a place in Italy with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Italy |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 45.8447, 9.6678 |
| Last updated |