Is this an odd question?

Do public swimming pools work the same way in Rome and Florence as they would here in California?

I'm used to having public swimming pools where we go and pay a one-use entrance fee.

Will I be able to find public pools in Rome and Florence? How would I do that?

Grazie

Meg

Hi Meg-

My Travel Notes have a small blurb about public pools in Florence. They typically open when schools get out in early June. My favorite is located in the Cascine.

I have heard that a water park is opening near Florence, in Campo Bisenzio or Sesto, I think. I figured I'd hear all about it when I arrive next month.

I don't know anything about public pools in Rome. I have taken my nieces to Hydromania, a water park on the outskirts easily accessible by metro and a bus connection. Here is thread about that.

The pool at the cascine or at Bellariva would be your best bet. The waterpark outside Florence is called Hydron. It is the largest in Europe, so they say. I have looked for it on the web several times and found nothing but I know it opened.

you could try this - I have never used it but saved it for future reference
http://www.swimmersguide.com/

Angie-

Here it is: Hidron.

Topping this for Angie. Let us know what you think of Hidron after you go!

My niece says it is located near "Happy Land", if you've ever been there.

(Sorry to hijack your post, Meg!)

The Piscina delle Rose in the EUR section of Rome is nice and can be easily reached on the B Metro line.