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Budapest is famed for its thermal 'Turkish' baths! It has a rich source of natural springs of thermal waters possessing various medicinal properties.
There are plenty to be found, the most popular includes:
Szechenyi Strandfurdo (Szechenyi baths), is one of the biggest medicinal baths in Europe. Its water is supplied by two thermal springs. The Neo-baroque style building containing the thermal baths was built in 1913, designed by Gyozo Czigler. (located at Állakerti körút, near Heroes' Square and city park - Metro M1 (Yellow) Széchenyi fürdő)
Gellért Gyógyfürdo (Gellert Baths): was built around 1918 in the Art Nouveau style. The water is from Gellért hill's mineral hot springs. The water contains calcium, magnesium, hydrocarbonate, alkalis, chloride, sulfate, and fluoride. (located at Kelenhegyi, bottom of Gellert Hill - take Trams 18, 19, 47).
External Links
gellertbath.com
spasbudapest.com
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