natgeotravel | INSTAGRAM | JAN 20

Photo by @stillerakos // Chess players in the Szechenyi bath. Since the 2nd century were Budapest's thermal waters enjoyed by the Romans, but it was only during the Turkish occupation of Hungary in the 16th century that the bath culture really started flourishing. There are 15 baths where you can relax, but it is only the Szechenyi, where you can get badly beaten in chess by the regular guests of the bath. #onassignment for @natgeotravel. follow @stillerakos for more!