Biglietteria parco e fonte Bonifacio VIII
Italy, Fiuggi
Description
Fonte Bonifacio VIII
📍 Location:
Situated in the heart of Fiuggi, inside a historic thermal park surrounded by lush greenery.
🏗️ About the Fountain:
The structure was built in the early 20th century in Art Nouveau style.
It's a beautiful pavilion housing multiple drinking fountains, where visitors can fill special cups or jugs and follow a prescribed drinking schedule.
It's both a medical facility and a cultural venue, once hosting concerts and social events.
💧 Water Composition:
Fiuggi water is classified as oligomineral – meaning it has very low mineral content, particularly low in sodium and other dissolved salts.
Key components:
Calcium: very low
Magnesium: low
Sodium: very low
Silica: present in moderate amounts
Bicarbonate: low
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): ~150 mg/L
(pH is slightly acidic to neutral)
🩺 Therapeutic Effects:
Diuretic – helps flush out the urinary tract
Aids in the elimination of kidney stones and sand
Recommended for chronic cystitis and uric acid issues
Often prescribed in cycles of daily doses over 1–3 weeks
🧪 Scientific Studies & Observations:
Fiuggi water has been the subject of numerous studies, especially for its effect on nephrolithiasis (kidney stones). The water seems to:
Reduce crystallization of calcium oxalate and uric acid
Promote urine flow
Improve renal drainage and metabolism
It’s often used as a preventative therapy, especially in patients who are prone to recurrence of kidney stones.
🥤 How the Cure Works:
Visitors usually follow a prescribed drinking regimen: 1–2 liters of water per day, divided into multiple portions, often sipped slowly in the morning.
The therapy may last 7 to 21 days.
Medical professionals are available in Fiuggi to personalize the treatment.
Address
SP123, 03014 Fiuggi FR, Italy