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The Roman Baths and Other Stories

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June 18th 2010
One of the highlights in my visit to Budapest was visiting the Roman baths. For Hungarians living in the city, it is a normality to spend time at these wonderful places, just as we might go for a walk in the park. Baths originally were a Roman idea but were also encouraged by the Turks who not only bathed for pleasure but medicinal purposes also. In the 1920's Budapest realised the economic poten ... read more

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Hungary was part of the polyglot Austro-Hungarian Empire, which collapsed during World War I. The country fell under Communist rule following World War II. In 1956, a revolt and announced withdrawal from the Warsaw Pact were met with a massive milita... ... read more