History Of Rudas Bath In Budapest
- 28 Feb 2012 8:01 AM
"The centerpiece of the bath today, the Turkish bath, was built during the 16th century in the period of the Turkish occupation. Below the 10 m diameter dome, sustained by 8 pillars, there is an octagonal pool. The thermal bath has been visited from 1936 on exclusively by men. The swimming pool, operating as a therapeutic swimming facility and with a sauna, was built in 1896.
In its drinking hall, the water of the springs Hungária, Attila and Juventus can be consumed for the purposes of a drinking cure. In the bath, there is a daytime outpatient hospital operating with a complex physiotherapy department.
Water Composition of Rudas Thermal Bath
Radio-active hot spring water with calcium-magnesium-hydrogen-carbonate also containing sodium and sulphate and with a significant content of fluoride ions.
Therapeutic suggestions:
degenerative joint diseases, chronic and sub-acute arthritis, discus hernia, neuralgia
Opening hours:
Swimming pool
Monday-Wednesday: 06:00 – 18:00
Thursday-Sunday: 06:00 – 20:00
Friday, Saturday: 22:00 – 04:00
Vapor-bath
Every day: 06:00 – 20:00
Friday, Saturday: 22:00 – 04:00
Important Notice:
For women: Tuesday
For men: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday , Friday,
Group use: Sunday, Saturday
Contact of Rudas Thermal Bath
Rudas Gyógyfürdő és Uszoda
H-1013 Budapest, Döbrentei tér 9.
Telephone: (36-1) 356-1322
How to get there:
By public transportation: buses 5, 7, 8 and 86 as well as tramway 18 and 19.
The Rudas thermal bath is located at the foot of the Buda bridgehead of the Elizabeth bridge."
Source: budapestgyogyfurdoi.hu
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