Carol Rosenblatt, A Travel + entertainment An international travel magazine journalist visited Europe's most glamorous spa towns by train. He traveled from Belgium via Germany and Austria to Budapest, where he found what he was really looking for.
Rosenblatt's journey began in Spa, Belgium, whose thermal springs were first documented two thousand years ago. The place, just two hours by train from Brussels, was a favorite of Tsar Peter Nagy. From there, he took a four-and-a-half-hour train to Bad Ems, Germany, and on the way stopped in Cologne, where he had time to catch a glimpse of the famous cathedral, which is part of the world heritage.
Bad Ems once had the status of an imperial health resort. His journey took him from here to Baden bei Vienna, where he also visited Beethoven's former residence.
The last stop on his journey was Budapest, which immediately fascinated him.
The journalist draws attention to the presence of 123 thermal springs under the Hungarian capital, which feed our wonderful health resorts.
Since he arrived on the weekend, he couldn't miss his evening bath At Széchenyi SpaWhere an unforgettable atmosphere is presented by DJs, laser shows and dancers. However, he found the company too small, so he went through To Rodaswhere
He felt as if he had traveled back in time.
He explains, “The five swimming pools of the 450-year-old Turkish bath are surrounded by arched columns and domed ceilings, and the strong smell of sulfur is evidence of the mineral content of the water.” He also admired the magnificent view of Budapest from the thermal pool on top of the building, and returned the next day to Széchenyi, now a party-free area, whose size and architectural qualities impressed him.
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