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Europe covers about 10.18 million km2 (3.93 million sq mi), or 2% of Earth’s surface (6.8% of land area), making it the second-smallest continent (using the seven-continent model).

European culture is the root of Western civilisation, which traces its lineage back to ancient Greece and ancient Rome. The fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 AD and the subsequent Migration Period marked the end of Europe’s ancient history, and the beginning of the Middle Ages. Renaissance humanism, exploration, art, and science led to the modern era. Since the Age of Discovery, started by Portugal and Spain, Europe played a predominant role in global affairs.

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Thermal Springs in Europe that will revitalise your life

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Landmannalaugar (close to the mountain hut), Iceland

Landmannalaugar was originally known by Icelanders as the “pool of the people” long before the days of the sagas. It is a perfect spot to enjoy a nice warm bath after a long day hike. You can relax on a natural hot spring surrounded by incredible landscapes that include volcanoes colorful mountains and lava fields. The water is fresh and it has the perfect temperature that goes up to 40º C (96º F).

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Leukerbad-Therme, Switzerland is the largest spa resort in the Alps.

The resort offers 10 thermal baths ranging in temperature from 28C to 43C. Other features include a Japanese-style hot bath, whirlpool baths and a cold water pool. The spa uses water from its own private springs that produce more than 3.9 million litres of hot, mineral-rich water daily.

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Cave bath of Miskolctapolca, Hungary

The spa of Miskolctapolca, located in a cave above natural underground hot springs, is unique in Europe. The water temperature of 30 °C and the particular climate inside the cavern have a curative power, especially on joint diseases and inflammation.

Hungarians relax in the healing waters of the Széchenyi baths in Budapest, Hungary in late January, 2009. The spa is not just a place for relaxation but is also visited for it's medicinal benefits by tourists from all over the world. Budapest, Hungary has long been renowned for its health spas and thermal springs but recently it has been discovered that many of these springs are connected underground by a huge “thermal lake.” The city is planning to ask for World Heritage status and may open the lake to the public. The ancient Roman settlement Aquincum, located on the outskirts of Budapest is the site of the very first hot mineral water bath complex. (Photo by Ami Vitale)

Széchenyi, medicinal thermal bath, Hungary

The Széchenyi is one of the largest thermal complexes in Europe and one of the first thermal baths of Budapest. They were built between 1909 and 1913 in a Neo-Renaissance style. The water reaches the surface at a temperature around 76°C, and emerges from the second deepest spring of Budapest, a thermal spring some 1,246 meters below the surface.

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Terme di Saturnia in Tuscany, Italy 

The Terme di Saturnia are a group of springs located in the municipality of Manciano in Italy, a few kilometers from the village of Saturnia. The waters of Terme di Saturnia spring from a volcanic crater (where the spa has its swimming pool) and then runs for 500 metres along a natural creek. At one point in the flow of water, a natural waterfall occurs around an old mill and thus creates a number of natural baths in the rocks – these are called the Cascate del Mulino.

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Hisarya , Bulgaria

Hisarya is a small resort town in central Bulgaria located in the Plovdiv province. It sits at an elevation of 368 m. Hisarya has 22 hot water springs actively used since ancient times. Depending on the spring, the temperatures range from 44-55˚C. The chemical composition of the waters are known to have various positive health effects.

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