Rudas Baths, Ottoman thermal bath and spa in District I, Budapest, Hungary.
Rudas is a thermal bath and wellness complex in District I of Budapest featuring multiple pools with temperatures ranging from 28°C to 42°C, including a central octagonal pool beneath a domed ceiling. The facility also includes a rooftop pool offering panoramic views across the city and provides various wellness and medical treatments.
The bathhouse was built in 1550 during Ottoman rule and retains its original Turkish architecture with detailed stone carvings throughout. Its design reflects the influence of the occupying empire on Hungary's bathing culture and urban development during that period.
The bath operates with separate bathing days for men and women during weekdays, following customs that have shaped Hungarian bathing culture for centuries. Weekends offer mixed bathing, allowing visitors to experience how locals have traditionally used such spaces.
The complex is open daily and offers both traditional bathing experiences and modern wellness treatments for visitors of all types. Those interested in specific therapies or rooftop access should plan ahead, as hours and services may vary seasonally and some offerings require advance booking.
The main bathing hall is supported by eight large columns and topped with a dome about 10 meters across, featuring colored glass inserts. This filtered natural light creates a distinctive glow that sets the bathing space apart from more modern facilities.
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