Budapest, Magyar Köztársaság (Day 21)

Today we went the the House of Terror Museum.

It contains exhibits related to the fascist and communist dictatorial regimes in 20th century Hungary and is also a memorial to the victims of these regimes, including those detained, interrogated, tortured or killed in the building.

I didn't know anything about Hungarian history and this museum really opened my eyes of the oppression this country had faced for so many years. If you are in Budapest I think it's a must-see.

Here is Hero Square:

Here is me:

Here is a super sweet building:

I like the green and peeling paint.

Here is an interesting sculpture. There was no plaque so we don't know who designed it, where the inspiration came from, and what it signified. Even if there was a plaque it would be in Magyar anyways.

this one is my favorite:

Here is Greg's shot, to view more of his work, click here.

Then we went to the Széchenyi Thermal Baths. I had been looking forward to these baths for the longest time. It is the largest medicinal bath in all of Europe. The bath can be found in City Park and was built in 1913 in neo-Baroque style.

It was lovely and water didn't smell like sulfur at all...

I felt like royalty.....surrounded by men in speedos...

The old men were playing chess. The board was built into the marble! It was so incredible. All the oldies would gather around to watch the moves of the players...

Take a look:

Splendid.

Glorious.

I want to go back already...