{"id":4683,"date":"2025-10-25T09:56:11","date_gmt":"2025-10-25T07:56:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.proacquasantaterme.it\/prodotto\/%f0%9f%8f%9b%ef%b8%8f-santa-maria-di-acquasanta-terme-the-village\/"},"modified":"2025-10-25T09:56:11","modified_gmt":"2025-10-25T07:56:11","slug":"%f0%9f%8f%9b%ef%b8%8f-santa-maria-di-acquasanta-terme-the-village","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.proacquasantaterme.it\/en\/prodotto\/%f0%9f%8f%9b%ef%b8%8f-santa-maria-di-acquasanta-terme-the-village\/","title":{"rendered":"\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Santa Maria di Acquasanta Terme – The Village"},"content":{"rendered":"

\ud83d\udccd Thermal village at the gates of the Sibillini<\/em><\/h3>\n

Located about a kilometer from Acquasanta Terme<\/strong>, along the historic Roman Salaria<\/strong>, the hamlet of Santa Maria<\/strong> is one of the oldest and most picturesque centers of the area.
A place where water, stone, and memory<\/strong> intertwine uniquely: thermal springs, Roman remains, and medieval architecture coexist among the stone houses overlooking the Tronto valley.<\/p>\n

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\ud83c\udf3f Identity and landscape<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The village is situated in a panoramic position on the right bank of the river, surrounded by chestnut woods and travertine.
The thermal waters flowing underground have shaped the landscape and history of the place: from here, one can access the famous Lu Vurghe springs<\/strong>, small natural pools of warm sulfurous water, among the most renowned in the Piceno for their authenticity.<\/p>\n

Santa Maria is an ideal starting point for nature excursions and slow wellness paths<\/strong>, exploring the nature and traditions of the Apennines.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udd70\ufe0f Historical notes<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The origins of Santa Maria are linked to the first settlements of the Roman<\/strong> era, identified by scholars with the locality ad Aquas<\/em> mentioned in the Tabula Peutingeriana<\/em>.
Over the centuries, the village has maintained a central role as a place of passage and rest along the Salaria road, hosting small thermal and religious structures.
The current church of the Holy Crucifix<\/strong>, built on the remains of an ancient sacred building, preserves 17th-century decorations and frescoes; just above is the Tower of Santa Lucia<\/strong>, a memory of Napoleonic times and the unification of Italy.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udcac Visitor experience<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Visitors to Santa Maria perceive an atmosphere suspended in time.
The narrow streets, carved portals, ancient inscriptions, and polished stones tell the life of a village built around water.
The experience culminates at the natural spas of Lu Vurghe<\/strong>, where the sulfurous warmth meets the silence of the forest: a bath in history and nature, free and authentic.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udcf8 What to see<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    Church of the Holy Crucifix (16th\u201317th century)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Roman and medieval remains incorporated into the village houses<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Thermal springs of Lu Vurghe<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Scenic trails towards Acquasanta and Monte Ceresa<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    \u2699\ufe0f Useful information<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      Municipality:<\/strong> Acquasanta Terme (AP)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Altitude:<\/strong> 400 m a.s.l.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Access:<\/strong> along the S.S. Salaria, 1 km from the center of Acquasanta<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Nearby services:<\/strong> typical dining, accommodations, rest areas, e-bike charging station<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Ideal for:<\/strong> thermal tourism, hiking, photography, outdoor experiences<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      Santa Maria di Acquasanta Terme<\/strong>
      An ancient thermal village along the Salaria, Santa Maria holds a unique heritage linked to water and stone. The church of the Holy Crucifix<\/g>, built on the remains of a Roman temple, dominates the village and recalls a long tradition of devotion and pilgrimage. Just below, the natural spas of Lu Vurghe<\/g> offer a free bath in warm sulfurous waters, immersed in greenery. At the foot of the village, along the Tronto River<\/strong>, lies the Mulino beach and<\/strong> a natural wall used for training by the ASA Speleoclub<\/strong>: an authentic place where nature, sport, and history coexist in the same breath. The hidden surprise: natural Roman-era cisterns for sulfurous water. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":3759,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"ngg_post_thumbnail":0},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[390,367,377,369,362,380],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-4683","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-biking","7":"product_cat-clothing-and-accessories","8":"product_cat-cultural-activity","9":"product_cat-routes","10":"product_cat-trekking","11":"product_cat-wellness-packages","13":"first","14":"instock","15":"shipping-taxable","16":"product-type-simple"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Santa Maria di Acquasanta Terme - The Village - Comune di Acquasanta<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Santa Maria is the gateway to the thermal world of Acquasanta Terme, leading to the natural springs of Lu Vurghe. 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