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Budapest's
thermal baths
Under
the soil of Budapest are the most famous
thermal springs in Hungary, the same ones
that since ancient times have enriched the stay of
peoples and domains, travelers, aristocrats and
artists. Budapest is a thermal capital par
excellence, far from the sea and yet born in the
water, one of those places that immediately make you
understand the pleasure of its essence. It's almost
a sacrilege to visit the Hungarian capital and not
to try, at least once, its famous spas.
 Budapest's
spa culture has been known since ancient times, beginning with the
Celtic people, who gave the first settlement the name of Ak-ink (abundant
water) and then continued with the subsequent civilizations. The Romans
occupied the region and called the province' Aquincum', referring once again
to the abundant waters of the springs and the great river, the Danube. With
them the thermal baths were born: the first were found in the area of
Óbuda, the oldest part of the city and now included in the third
district (only in this area have been found the remains of fourteen thermal
baths). Several centuries later, the Ottoman Turks made a significant
contribution to the existing spas, reconstructing and decorating them in
small architectural wonders (many of these spas are still in use today, much
appreciated jewels of a lush past). With the Austro-Hungarian imperial
period, Budapest's thermal baths experienced the most prosperous
period, the same period that is alive today with international tourism.
 Historical
tradition and tourist success today make it possible to define Budapest as
the 'City of Thermal Baths'. Citizens and tourists alike, they have
their own daily rhythm of wellness, a' modus vivendi' that organizes the
early morning and evening hours according to the next visit of the water
bath, sauna or massage. Residents live the spa almost as a necessity, before
going to the office and after a day's work; in the evening there are parties
organized to play music and cocktails... in the water.
In the urban region of Budapest alone there are about a hundred thermal
springs, thanks to which the city's establishments are fed, now revisited
and extended to a large number of hotels and hotels. Thermal baths and
spas in Budapest (see below the main ones) become, on their own, the
main reason for a trip to the capital, now easier to reach from many Italian
and European cities. Whether you are looking for a relaxing or cured stay
(the thermal waters are ideal for the treatment of arthritis, rheumatism and
joint pain in general), the city is always ready to offer the best of itself
to visitors who reach it every season, in summer, in winter and in the half
seasons.
Qualche consiglio utile:
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Consentite almeno due ore di utilizzo dei
bagni termali per acquisire il meglio dei benefici delle acque;
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In genere, il costo d'entrata alle terme varia
da 3000 a 3700 HUF ed include una chiave elettronica, che funge anche da
biglietto d'ammissione e una cabina cambio. Gli armadietti di sicurezza
sono in genere disponibili extra al costo di 500 HUF
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I prezzi dei servizi massaggio si aggirano a
circa 10-15 euro per persona
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Non mancate una partita a scacchi nella
piscina esterna dei bagni di Széchenyi
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Alcuni bagni offrono sconti dopo le 17.00
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Durante le festività (per esempio il 25
dicembre o il 1 gennaio) alcune terme pubbliche restano chiuse o
prevedono la chiusura anticipata
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Le terme sono aperte a tutti, ma a volte hanno
restrizioni di limiti d'età.
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Per una lista completa di hotel e alberghi
collegati alle terme si veda di seguito.
Some
useful tips:
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Allow
at least two hours of use of thermal baths to gain the best of the
benefits of the waters;
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In
general, the cost of admission to the spa ranges from 3000 to 3700 HUF
and includes an electronic key, which also serves as an admission ticket
and a changing cabin. Safety lockers are generally available extra at a
cost of 500 HUF;
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The
prices of massage services are about 10-15 euros per person;
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Don't
miss a chess game in the outdoor swimming pool of Széchenyi's baths;
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Some
bathrooms offer discounts after 17.00;
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During
public holidays (e. g. on 25 December or 1 January) some public spas
remain closed or require early closure;
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The
baths are open to everyone, but sometimes have age limits;
The thermal springs in the capital serve several dozen spas. Below are some
of Budapest's thermal baths and hotels with SPAs:
Király thermal baths
Fő u. 84
Area: Historic centre / Buda
Metro: Batthyány tér
Budapest
Opening hours: 09.00 a. m. to 9.00 p. m. (Access: man-woman)
 Walking
along
Fő u. 84 (at the corner between the Fő utca and Ganz utca) you will see
the oldest Turkish baths in Hungary, named Király fürdő and
recognizable by the dome surmounted by a crescent moon. They were built by
order of the Pasha of Buda (Arslan) in 1565, completed by Sokoli
Mustafa, his successor, and revisited in the Austro-Hungarian period.
The interiors feature an example of Ottoman and imperial architecture of
monumental beauty. The structure consists of four baths, with a temperature
between 26°C and 40°C. The water is made up of calcium, magnesium, sulphate,
sodium and fluorine ions, all useful for treating diseases such as disc
hernia, acute and chronic arthritis and others.
Thermal Baths of Széchenyi
(Széchenyi-gyógyfürdő)
 Budapest's
largest thermal baths, and one of the largest in Europe, are probably also
the most photographed in the city. They consist of a large outdoor complex,
with swimming pool and relaxation area known for their chess games in the
water. The architecture is by Fin de Siècle and early twentieth century and
is of particular aesthetic effect, imposing in its neo-Baroque style (particularly
appreciated are the mosaic covered domes and outdoor swimming pools, always
very crowded even in winter). In total there are three outdoor swimming
pools, indoor sauna rooms and several indoor pools with variable
temperature.
Area: District XI and XIV / Pest (Városliget - City Park)
Transport: Szt. Gellért tér (bus no. 7 / 173, tramway 18,19,41,49)
Budapest
Opening hours: 06.00 a. m. at 8 p. m. (indoor swimming pool) 06.00 p. m. at
10.00 p. m. (indoor swimming pool), as well as during the summer. (Access:
man-woman)
Gellért thermal baths (Gellért
fürdő)
 The
Art Nouveau style of the Gellért thermal baths is simply splendid. Many
people point to these baths as the most beautiful and elegant in Europe.
Already declared a National Historical Monument, they are connected to the
Hotel Gellért (click on the name for more information), wise guardian of a
centuries-old tradition at affordable prices for all. The modern thermal
baths were built in 1913, in Art Nouveau style. Among the swimming pools,
indoor and outdoor, stands out in particular the indoor swimming pool with
monumental columns and a beautiful mosaic glass ceiling, 1934. The swimming
pool waters reach an average temperature of 37 °C and are particularly
appreciated for treating rheumatism. There is a wide variety of massage and
wellness services offered by the hotel and the structure.
C/O
Hotel Gellért
Kelenhegyi utca 4
Area: Buda / at the foot of Gellért hill
Budapest
Opening hours: varies depending on the season, generally from 06.00 to 19.00
(at 17.00 on weekends). (Access: man-woman)
Rudas thermal baths (Rudas Gyógyfürdő)
 Built
during the Ottoman period in 1566 by Mustafa Sokolo, the Rudas thermal
baths are distinguished by their beautiful indoor pool in red marble and
glass ceiling. The sauna and vigorous messages are also preferred, all
according to the purest traditions of Turkish baths. To this day, the local
residents still prefer to use thermal baths. Inside there are several
swimming pools with a temperature range from 12°C to 42°C.
Döbrentei tér 9
Area: I district
Transportation: Bus 7,7,7/A, 8,78,78,86,112 Tram: 18,19
1013 Budapest
Opening hours: 06.00 a. m. at 8 p. m. (advance closing time 13.00 p. m. on
the weekend).
(Access: man-woman)
Spa baths Danubius
Grand Hotel Margitsziget
Area: XIII District / Margarita Island (Margit-Sziget)
Budapest
 The
island of Margherita is located along the Danube River, in the central part
of the city, and is known to be occupied by a park popular with locals.
Inside are included several sports facilities, a water park and several
outdoor swimming pools, which are flanked by the Hotel Margitsziget (with
a modern facility and one at the end of the nineteenth century) which
includes several spa services. Spas also accessible to outdoors, including
solarium, sauna, springs and medical healing treatments.
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