...Cosimo did not indulge and full of resentment for Montecatini that surrendered without opposing and that consequently fought for not having to return under the Medicis’ control, ordained to raze the town to the ground: each day 800 men were ruthlessly killed. Only 160 houses, 3 monasteries, the lord’s house and the palace of justice remained (For further information concerning the remainings of montecatini’s Castle, see Montecatini Alto’s History). The centuries evolved more or less peacefully until the beginning of the XXth century, more exactly until 1905, when the place, once a small township at the foot of Montecatini’s hills became "Comune di Bagni di Montecatini". This name however brought no fortune whatsoever and they changed it into the present name. From the beginning of the century the turistic offer was perfectionised and diversified. The number and quality of the hotels increased, the local enterpreneurs stood on the side of the foreign ones and there was a need to add extra facilities to the therapies in the spas: sportfacilities and places where people could enjoy or relax themselves. Some restaurants became poular, theatres, night pubs, casino’s and famous persons came to frequent the city. At the end of the 19^th century and the beginning of the 20^th century famous persons like for example Giuseppe Verdi, Pietro Mascagni, Ruggero Leoncavallo, Trilussa, Beniamino Gigli or Luigi Pirandello enjoyed their stay at montecatini Terme. Thanks to them...

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