{actor} The most ancient traces indicating the presence of a settlement in the territory of Bagno a Ripoli date back to the Etruscans, and later the Romans. The name "Bagno" (meaning Bath) recalls other famous Roman spas such as Aix-les-Bains in France or Baden Baden in Germany. Instead, the "Ripulae" refers to the hydraulic defence works that...{actor} The most ancient traces indicating the presence of a settlement in the territory of Bagno a Ripoli date back to the Etruscans, and later the Romans. The name "Bagno" (meaning Bath) recalls other famous Roman spas such as Aix-les-Bains in France or Baden Baden in Germany. Instead, the "Ripulae" refers to the hydraulic defence works that were built to protect against the floods of the Arno River. Show more