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Thermal bathing and wine growing both have a 2,000-year old tradition in Hungary. Not only did the Celts bring the first vines, they were the first to recognize Budapest's wealth of waters by calling their settlement "Ak-luk", meaning abundant waters. Hungarians take their baths very seriously - they are not only meant to relax, they are also considered to have important curative properties for specific medical conditions, depending on the mineral content of the waters. And in contrast to the North American view of spa-soaking as an occasional indulgence and escape for wealthy individuals, the Hungarians look upon their affordable spas as a traditional social ritual, a place to meet and relax with friends and family on a regular basis.
Balaton
Budapest
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