5 Things to Know Before Visiting Széchenyi Thermal Bath

Budapest’s bath culture was never just about leisure. Long before spa weekends and social media posts, thermal bathing here sat at the intersection of medicine, class and city planning, and Széchenyi was built as a statement that modern Budapest could turn geothermal water into public life on a grand scale. What looks today like aContinue reading “5 Things to Know Before Visiting Széchenyi Thermal Bath”

Hagia Sophia vs Blue Mosque: Which Should You Visit First?

Powered by GetYourGuide Hagia Sophia costs €25 per person, covers only the upper galleries, and closes to tourists during Friday prayer from 12:00 to 14:30. The Blue Mosque is free, sits directly opposite across Sultanahmet Square, and closes five times daily for about 90 minutes per prayer session. Both require modest dress and removed shoes,Continue reading “Hagia Sophia vs Blue Mosque: Which Should You Visit First?”