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Széchenyi Thermal Bath, Budapest

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Széchenyi Thermal Bath, Budapest
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One of the largest spa complexes in Europe, in a grand neo-baroque building in the City Park, fed by hot springs. Its big outdoor pools stay warm all year, even in the snow, where locals famously play chess in the water. Inside are many thermal pools, saunas and steam rooms.


Bring a swimsuit, towel and flip-flops (or hire them). Book online to save queuing. The Gellért Baths, with Art Nouveau mosaics, and the Ottoman-era Rudas Baths, with a rooftop pool, are alternatives.

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