The same thermal waters that feed Budapest’s famous baths and spas have also created a subterranean underwater labyrinth that divers are still discovering.

Residents of Hungary's capital on Thursday encountered a rare sight on the streets of Budapest: two camels lumbering down the street as part of demonstration by an environmental group to draw attention to the possible desertification of Hungary.

In Budapest, Prime Minister Viktor Orban watched Europe's biggest fireworks show marking the nation's birthday.

Budapest's thermal baths have been soothing souls for centuries. These mineral-rich waters melt away stress, provide muscle relief and improve circulation after even a short soak. There are more than 120 thermal springs across the city, and each has its own look, feel and mineral mix.

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said on Wednesday it was up to Moscow and Kiev to decide where Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky might meet as speculation swirled that Budapest will be the venue.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has said he is not in favour of potential talks between President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian ruler Vladimir Putin being held in Hungary, given that the Budapest Memorandum was signed there in 1994.

Explore Budapest, the capital of Hungary, famous for the Parliament Building, Chain Bridge, Fisherman’s Bastion, and historic thermal baths.