3-594: Suio is a frazione (rural borough) of Castelforte , a municipality in southern Latium , central Italy . It is located on the northernmost slopes of the Monti Aurunci , near the Garigliano river, and is composed of two villages: Suio Paese (or Suio Alto ), situated on a hill with a medieval castle, and Forma di Suio , at the feet of the castle, in a location where thermal baths exists. The latter were mentioned since ancient times by writers such as Pliny
6-608: The Knights Hospitaller of Gaeta , and the 15th century church of San Michele Arcangelo, at Suio Alto. The thermal baths are situated along the Garigliano River and are a result of volcanic activity causing natural bubbling springs to occur. During the summer and spring months the hot springs are a common local spot. The baths' water is high in sulfur and mineral deposits from the volcanic activity. These water qualities are thought to have beneficial effects on
9-738: The Elder and Lucan (Suio was a center of the Aurunci before the Roman conquest), and were frequented until the late Roman imperial times . Bath tourism became again active after World War II . Part of the Battle of the Garigliano (1503) was fought nearby. Other sights include the 13th century church of Santa Maria in Pensulis, which was perhaps built over a Roman villa, and was originally owned by
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