"Budapest, a Pearl of Dunabe" a Budapest Travel Page by Skeptic-jr

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Budapest

Gorgeus views for the Duna River

Beautiful Hungarian capitol consist of two parts, Buda and Pest, which have been separated till 19th century. Now there seven bridges connecting both city's parts. From the Buda's hills there is a gorgeus view for the river and centrums of Pest and Buda.

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Turkish Baths

Baths and Pools

Budapest in the only city in the world where there are more than 80 thermal springs and wells. The number of baths which are fed by natural medicinal springs or drilled thermal weels is about fifty. The most famous of them are the Gellert (in Buda) and the Szechenyi Baths (in Pest). You can sort among open-air pools, Turkish baths, jacuzzis, the healing waters in hospitals and spa hotels.

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Obuda - ruins and museum

Ancient Roman Culture

Although the Hungarians (Magyars) lived in Hungary only since 10th century, the country settled a long time before their coming. E.g. the ancient Romans had there their own towns. In Budapest lies Obuda (Buda side) where was a Roman town called Aquincum (from Aqua=water, because of many mineral springs). The remains of the Romans' towns, military camps, baths and aqueducts can still be seen in Budapest today.

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