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Sunset

Golden Hour at Thermae Maiores

A short walk to catch the low light on ancient stones, with a sweet stop before and a quiet end after.

Best time: 15:29About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 14:14

    Koch-Danica Confectionery

    Grab a pastry or coffee at Koch-Danica Confectionery. It is a 12-minute walk from the anchor and opens at 09:00, so it is ready for you well before the light changes.

  2. 14:44

    Thermae Maiores

    Walk to Thermae Maiores. The outdoor exhibition shows the remains of the baths of the legionary fortress. Arrive with time to settle in before the golden light hits.

  3. 15:29

    Thermae Maiores

    Watch the golden light start at 15:29. The sun sets toward the WSW, illuminating the Roman remains in the outdoor exhibition.

  4. 16:14

    Kéhli Restaurant

    End the evening with a meal at Kéhli Restaurant. It is a 6-minute walk from the anchor and serves traditional local cuisine until 24:00.

Local tip

Check opening hours before you go. Koch-Danica Confectionery is open 09:00–19:00 in May–Sep and 09:00–18:00 in Oct–Apr. Thermae Maiores is open Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00 in Apr–Oct and 10:00–16:00 in Nov–Mar, only when the weather is dry and surfaces are not slippery.

Check before you go

  • Koch-Danica Confectionery: May–Sep 09:00–19:00, Oct–Apr 09:00–18:00
  • Thermae Maiores: Apr–Oct Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00; Nov–Mar Tue–Sun 10:00–16:00 (only when the weather is dry and surfaces are not slippery)
  • Kéhli Restaurant: Mo-Su 12:00-24:00

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Budapest (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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