Rich in thermal springs,...
by Claudi
Rich in thermal springs, Budapest is known for its baths and bathing culture which is partly of turkish origin.
There are many ancient baths to be found in and around the city.
I went to the renaissance-style-bath Széchényi fürdö,
located in the city forest (város liget) just outside the metro station.
There´s the inside complex with various small pools containing healing minerals, as well as steam baths, saunas, massage rooms. Then the outside part that is beautifully renovated and consists of three different warm water pools. It´s the city´s only outdoor pool that is open all year round.
The picture shows a pond with thermal water in the city forest, just close to the bath.
Matthias church
by chancay
More correctly this is the church of Our Lady of Buda, but it is commonly called the Matthias Church a name given to the building by the C19 restorers in honour of a former king of that name. It is also called "The Cathedral" or "The Coronation church" but it has never served as a cathedral. The principle cathedral of Hungary is at Esztergom and until 1993 Budapest did not have a cathedral of its own. Of all the medieval churches of Buda Castle, this is the only one still in use. Destruction by the Turks, the suppression of monastic orders and World War Two bombs have put paid to the rest. The only other church is Protestant and just over 100 years old (see below). look here:
http://www.churchcrawler.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/hungary/buda.htm
Local's
by al_mary
Be nice to the locals, after
all, it is where they live .....
We found the people to be
very friendly, and willing to
help you out with directions
if you are lost.
Just as we have pride where
we live .... so do they
Here are some pictures of a small little
store we visited everyday to get snacks,
soda and beer for our room.
Pictured is us wth the owner who gave us a little
bottle of champagne for our anniversary.
We were very surprized, and it just goes to show
that not all the locals are out to rip off tourists.
Don't forget the sun cream
by Andonya
We went to Budapest in June and we knew we would have a sunny weather, but don't forget to take sun cream as you will walk a lot under the sun. Also take some light clothes, but do take respectful clothes (not too short as people there didn't seem to wear very short clothes, though bermuda and skirts are no problem, and also you might visit some religious buildings like Mathias church where they'll have a look at your clothing).
One for football lovers MTK...
by bonio
One for football lovers MTK Hungaria. Was lucky to see a UEFA cup match against Jokerit from Finland. Good stadium and friendly home support when they realised we were not from Finland! Result? 1-0 home win. To get there, metro #1 to Nepstadion (have a look Hungary play internationals here) then tram #75 until you see floodlights on the right, salgotarjan is the name of the stop. (thanks rough guide to european football!)
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Wooden and Brass Doors At Bajza Utca
Feri Orsi and Flora
interior
Gellert Baths, Budapest
