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Activities in Budapest
Castle Hill (Varhegy)
Lovingly restored after being reduced to rubble during World War II, this picturesque area is located in the heart of medieval Budapest, which is characterized by cobblestone streets, narrow alleys and lovely squares surrounded by baroque and classical buildings.
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City Park (Varosliget)
Varosliget is a great place to spend all day long. In summer you can take a look at the architecture of Vajhudunyad castle, take a seat nearby lake and feed the ducks, to visit Szechenyi spas' or visit a zoo and vidam park (attractions, rollecoasters etc) which are also located on the territory of Varosliget. In winter it's a perfect place for open-air ice skating
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Lukacs Baths
Popular thermal baths existed in the same location during Turkish times, although the current building dates from the late 1800s.
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Rudas Baths
This thermal bath, built by the Turks in 1566, retains a strong Islamic style.
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Szechenyi Baths and Pool
Szechenyi Baths is part of a tradition of baths that started during Turkish occupation of the area 600 years ago. It is very affordable, costing $11 US for the day, which includes access to a fitness room plus all of the indoor and outdoor pools, saunas and steam baths. If you stay less than two hours, a refund is given of $1.50. Little English is spoken, but everything is pretty logical. There are a few signs in English. The number 72 bus stops right in front. The baths are in a largepark ....
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Heroes' Square (Hosok tere)
A large square constructed in 1896 for the millennium of the Magyar Conquest of Hungary. The square's Millennial Monument is flanked by the Fine Arts Museum and the Mucsarnok Art Gallery.
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Vaci Street (Vaci utca)
The main thoroughfare of Pest during the 18th century, today the pedestrian walkway is lined with upscale shops, restaurants and cafes.
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Rac Baths
One of the city's fifty thermal baths open to the general public.
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Vorosmarty Square (Vorosmarty ter)
One of Budapest's most upscale areas offers fashionable shops and numerous cafes and restaurants serving Hungarian and international cuisine.
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