The History and Culture of Public Baths in Budapest, visit 9-29-24 Budapest, Hungary is known as the “City of Baths” thanks to its multitude of thermal baths, an important part of Hungarian culture. There are many types of baths in Budapest including Roman baths (used as far back as 33 BCE), Ottoman baths, Austro-Hungarian baths […]
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Impressions on Hospital in the Rock 9-29-24 I had just gotten through with seeing Buda Castle and Fisherman’s Bastion in Budapest “on the rock” just like most of the other tourists who joined me to see Hospital in the Rock, which is nestled into a cave in the side of “the rock.” I descended a
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Impressions of St. Bart’s Hospital on 9-25 The oldest hospital in Britain is St. Bart’s in London, and a restoration to its historic heritage buildings is underway., after 50 years without significant repair. I felt very lucky to have a semi-private tour of a restoration project that is ongoing. Renovating the north wing, the great
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Upon arrival to Salisbury, visitors board a bus that will journey through the town snaking down its historic street and out to the wide-open plains surrounding the Stonehenge site. Our guide pointed out the cathedral, the Cathedral of St. Mary or simply Salisbury Cathedral, and talked about that its 123’ spire is the highest spire
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Places that link us together as community, that heal us are integral and central to our lives. This page will share knowledge gained on historical sites that are healing places; whether it be a hospital, a place of healing waters, or an ancient archeological site. These places have survived much over time like wars, pandemics,
