Take a Dip in Budapest’s Ancient Thermal Spas

For thousands of years, the people of Hungary have soaked in the rich, thermal waters that lie below the country’s surface. From Roman emperors to Turkish kings, Budapest’s baths have been attracting the bright and the bold to the city since the 2nd century. Today, bathhouses continue to dominate the capital city, home to some of the largest spas in Europe. Come along as we journey across Budapest to trace back Hungary’s age-old love of thermal spas.
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[@TheIronArmenianakaGIHaigs]

god damn, the cinematography is so good

[@danielfeher5018]

The Iron Armenian aka G.I. Haigs it is. And I'm surprised to see you here

[@StaringAtAScreen]

I noticed that too. The cuts in particular. I need to watch it a few times to catch them again.

[@julianaalcantara3595]

T

[@nutwiss]

I'm from the UK and I visited Szenchenyi baths this weekend. It was wonderful!

[@maxziebell4013]

I have been there with my family. It's so amazing.

[@danielschott7550]

Max Ziebell same here! About a year ago

[@PantsB4Squares]

So that would mean both of you of been there with your families!

[@maxziebell4013]

Do it now… it's pretty affordable (still).... already Euro and prices are being equalized so hurry.

[@silkthyme]

this is at the top of my bucketlist

[@jaxnean2663]

Reminds me of Wes Andersson!

[@silkthyme]

The production design of The Grand Budapest Hotel was inspired by Hungarian/East European architecture.

[@szilvananemeth5939]

oh and you haven't seen the other pool areas in Szécheni bath... its like you stepped into a Wes Anderson movie

[@ArkhamKnight-zn8dt]

Hi, love your content.

[@andrew6745]

This is very cinematic and cool, but I live here and know that this is only the first look. I am hungarian, I live in Budapest. Good job!

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I am glad I subscribed to this channel

[@mirarizki]

Very cool video editing!! Love it!

[@Nadia1989]

I was there after days of hiking. I entered with sore feet, I left refreshed. I'd definitely visit them again!

[@asprilladt]

Love the editing!

[@ChrisAlta]

Highly recommend! Went here last year, fantastic environment.

[@MoxieBeast]

oh WOW. totally into this.

[@painkillerDELHI]

The editing of the video is fantastic 👍

[@Contricez]

Makes me want to explore my Hungarian roots ! My grandpa came to Canada in the 1950s to work on the railroad, but ive always wanted to see where he came from. Its such a beautiful country !

[@prodtheontar]

Nice editing!

[@kurikuri1619]

ah memories, It was so nice to be in those outside pools at winter when it was cold and warm at the same time.
2:24 The current was so strong for a little kid me that it was hard to get away until it calmed down. Too short hands to grab the sides so I asked help from my brother and ended up dragging him along to go round and round again :D
I recommend going if you are visiting in Budapest!

[@kalolainachai4925]

Thank you, now I know where I'm travelling to next!

[@devilhunterred]

Been to this public bath in Budapest. It was awesome.

[@opium4466]

Im from hungaria i remember coming here when i was very young it was amazing

[@user-mh6pz8rq9d]

Ahh, finally. Cool vids again :-)
Like

[@d_wang9836]

That editing is epic

[@BrLambert]

Wow, I wish it was closer I'd be a regular there.

[@austinbrown8034]

Hungary is my city

[@84paratize]

Austin Brown Hungary is not a city, it's a country

[@ieatmemesforbreakfast782]

Tim Holm it’s a meme from logan paul

[@grzegorzbrzeczyszykiewic3338]

woooosh

[@befikirpurushu]

Awesome...

[@urmomsbestfriend]

bojler eladó

[@bb3nji]

i love the videos about budapest because im from there

[@dankmemes6632]

SMELL WATER👌

[@PantsB4Squares]

Dank memes theres a place you can go in my city, Seattle where you can go to pay and smell water. In L.A. there is a place to pay and drink different waters.

[@dankmemes6632]

Wow...

[@derengo1]

The water there has a very different and specific smell

[@timli41]

what a coincidence that I'm going there tmr!

[@placeholder2043]

Félúton vagyok magyarul, és szeretem a termálforrásokat, amikor meglátogatom! Javasoljuk, hogy látogasson el hozzánk!

[@isabellabornberg2153]

Quite a few videos about Budapest :)

[@apertifilm]

Budapest, Budapest te csodás!

[@gazellepop]

These azure baths look delightful and healthy to soak in. I wanna go...

[@Pribbip]

I love Budapest

[@bukkosibence3483]

Bojler eladó

[@pandandrew]

Love from hungary

[@rdsz813]

MAGYAROK!!!

[@demaatschappij1127]

I like what I'm seeing

[@SayaStevan]

wooooo i want to go to hungary as well :D

[@rebeccagarner8289]

Is the water sanitized in the thermal pools? Kinda like how we put chlorine in pools to keep them safe so many ppl can use them.

[@thebaystander8156]

This new black widow solo movie sneak peek look beautiful

[@nikolettlaczai325]

Yeah i was born in ireland but im completely hungarian and i also live here

[@teddynebel]

So sad to see you shut down

[@alexkiss934]

I live in Hungary😍😍

[@samantha4142]

Wait weren't there only 5 baths? 1:22

[@thetruebro2281]

I love you

[@littlebill9229]

Does it have filters so we can pee in the pool?

[@misosoupppppp]

1:14 WHAT ARE THOSE!!!

[@subswithonlyvideos-tk9ms]

Magyarország! Igen!

[@danielfeher5018]

Benii légyszi ne

[@alanddaplayer]

Nem. Köszönöm. Baguette. Gulash

[@nikolettlaczai325]

Szia még jó hogy vannak még magyarok ezen a videón

[@ologyzoo8643]

I am Hungarian

[@Tom19142]

JCC Animations I have visited your country three days ago!!! It was beautiful!

[@d_wang9836]

Hello Hungarian, I am dad

[@ologyzoo8643]

Cool

[@placeholder2043]

Same I am half.

[@emoswaggggg]

Én is :DD

[@Asdfghjkl-ls1or]

Maybe this is the cure to pollution then

[@nikoterangiita9571]

A highway that goes over the ruins of the historic baths? Thats kinda sad

[@zimo9529]

it's all well and good until someone relieves themselves in there.

[@erickm119]

9 dislikes? I guess they have never taken a bath.

[@jose-gr7jg]

Imagine peeing there

[@PantsB4Squares]

Everyday bud

[@jakedarmanin7759]

Notification squad anyone?

[@danielbueno2557]

Her voice.... Jesus

[@evilgoblinlikestoplay9626]

hi

[@TimTams_64]

Then someone pees in it.

[@catscats4427]

I must be the only one who hated szhecheny 😅i

[@johnrooney507]

Why?

[@AustinKaLeung]

2nd!

[@ArkhamKnight-zn8dt]

Vade nope, but close enough.

[@PanDa-lh9db]

Budapest is Hungary

[@emoswaggggg]

#hángöri szkvad

[@dsancika]

Az a hánglish amit letoltak xdxd #hángörienbátszh

[@sam_6343]

First comment... hi

[@ArkhamKnight-zn8dt]

Sam_63 nope

[@eris826]

First comment

[@ArkhamKnight-zn8dt]

Iris Zoahr ur right.

[@eightbait06]

Yup! The time checks out! Congrats!

[@TheTritan408]

I would pee in it too.

[@zopp9641]

Lol

[@AustinKaLeung]

And before Justin Y.!

[@ArkhamKnight-zn8dt]

Vade true

[@rdsz813]

Vade haha

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first

[@ArkhamKnight-zn8dt]

Simon Wojtkiewicz nope

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117 view

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Last

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kawaii toys nope

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watching great big story makes me realize how god awful insider is

[@Tachickoma]

Yay! More gay and fucking budapest videos...