from that time until the period shortly before the second world war, acqui terme was a destination thermal spa city for residents of the area and beyond. in mussolini's time, the thermal facility was declared the property of the people and fell into complete financial ruin and utter disrepair, from which it did not fully recover until the 1980's. over 120 million euros have been invested in the city over the last twenty years, rebuilding and renewing every aspect of its infrastructure ? from the facades, to the thermal spa facilities, to the pavilion housing the springs themselves. it is perhaps one of the most authentically restored cities in this part of italy ? with a great deal of attention paid to original plans and intentions. one small historic amphitheater has been completely dug out and restored, and the amphitheater g. verdi, located on the city's upper piazza, houses local, national and international performances during the summer.
