• Szechenyi baths
  • Szechenyi baths

Szechenyi baths

While thermal baths have been part of the city’s culture since the Romans, the oldest still in use were built by the Ottomans. In the early 20th century, Budapest saw a renaissance in its spa culture. The Széchenyi Baths, up in City Park, not only present a wonderland of curative waters and therapies, but it’s also a prime architectural example from early 20th century Budapest. Characterised by their neo-Baroque design and yellow façade set against the blue hue of the pools, architect Imre Francsek designed this 1920s “lido” that soon became an icon of Budapest spa culture.