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November 6th 2014
Published: November 10th 2014
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This was our last day in Budapest so we decided to take it a little easier and just see what evolved. We started with a walk to the Dohány Street Synagogue and had a peek in and a good look on the outside. It holds 6000 worshippers and is the largest synagogue in Europe. Built in 1859, it survived WW2 but was used by the German Forces to round up deportees. We didn't go in as the queues were lon... Read Full Entry



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Dominican Ruin on Margaret Island Dominican Ruin on Margaret Island
Dominican Ruin on Margaret Island
The Island was originally church property and there are a number of ruins that bear witness to this; some date back to Roman times.
Dominican RuinDominican Ruin
Dominican Ruin
Europa Cafe, PestEuropa Cafe, Pest
Europa Cafe, Pest
See the people enjoying a break in the top windows
The view from our table at the top.The view from our table at the top.
The view from our table at the top.
Another classic Cafe.Another classic Cafe.
Another classic Cafe.
We resisted the urge this time !We resisted the urge this time !
We resisted the urge this time !
Downstairs area of the EuropaDownstairs area of the Europa
Downstairs area of the Europa
Széchenyi BathsSzéchenyi Baths
Széchenyi Baths
Europe's largest thermal bath complex. Open in some form since 1881. It has had many additions, the last being heating in the change rooms in 1963.
The Lap Pool, about 30 degrees c, with the sauna room behind.The Lap Pool, about 30 degrees c, with the sauna room behind.
The Lap Pool, about 30 degrees c, with the sauna room behind.
The main pool with massage jets to the left.The main pool with massage jets to the left.
The main pool with massage jets to the left.
Heading for a dip!Heading for a dip!
Heading for a dip!
It takes all shapes and sizes to fill this pool. It's warmer and is similar to a hot bath. Imagine it in winter, surrounded by snow!

Lap PoolLap Pool
Lap Pool
The Pool ComplexThe Pool Complex
The Pool Complex
The Plush Foyer of the PoolThe Plush Foyer of the Pool
The Plush Foyer of the Pool
Sue sitting in the viewing area of the pool cafe.Sue sitting in the viewing area of the pool cafe.
Sue sitting in the viewing area of the pool cafe.
The Heroes' MemorialThe Heroes' Memorial
The Heroes' Memorial
The Berlin WallThe Berlin Wall
The Berlin Wall
This was donated to Budapest on the 20th anniversary of it coming down.
Paris Department Store CafeParis Department Store Cafe
Paris Department Store Cafe
Closed for years, this old ballroom reopened as a cafe in 2009. We were in the bookshop downstairs and just spotted it; lucky.
The Paris CafeThe Paris Cafe
The Paris Cafe
Very regal, very inexpensive and a great place for a final treat in Budapest.



11th November 2014
Autumn Colours.

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Budapest
The fall colors are so vibrant. Beautiful.

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