Founded by Attalid kings in 2nd century BC as spa town. Ceded to Rome in 133 BC, reached peak in 2nd-3rd centuries AD. Became Christian bishopric in 330 AD, site of St. Philip's martyrdom. Thermal springs supplied water to nearby villages for 70 km
Teplice is a spa town in Czech Republic with about 51,000 inhabitants. Located 14 km west of Ústí nad Labem and 72 km northwest of Prague. Comprises seven administrative parts including Hudcov and Trnovany
Springs are natural outlets where groundwater emerges from aquifers. Formed when water table reaches surface level or terrain depresses sharply. Can be artesian (forced to surface) or non-artesian (flows naturally). Some springs occur on ocean floor, spewing warm, low-salinity water
Viterbo is located 80 km north of Rome in Lazio region. Founded in eighth century AD as Castrum Viterbii. Became papal seat from 1145 to 1276. Suffered heavy Allied bombing during World War II