Baile Herculane is a small Romanian town in the valley of the Cerna River, between the Mehedinti and the Cerna Mountains, a few kilometers from the city of Drobeta Turnu Severin. The town is famous for its 16 thermal springs, each with different mineral content, known for their healing powers long before Romans – there are traces of human habitation in the nearby caves from the Paleolithic era. According to a local legend, the divine Roman hero Hercules came to rest and heal in its waters – there is even a plaque with the inscription Ad Aquas Herculis Sacras from 153 A.D. The Roman aristocracy loved Baile Herculane, as did the rich and nobles of later centuries. The Nicolae Cena Museum tells the story of the city history, while the city’s historical center is full of beautiful buildings from various eras, such as the imperial pavilions and the railway station from 1878. Today’s Baile Herculane has a range of spas and hotels for modern health tourists. Not far from the city is large Valea Cernei National Park, with great hiking trails and beautiful landscapes.

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