What is beneath the ground of Budapest? Discover the city’s hidden attractions!
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Budapest has many exciting spectacles on the surface: churches, museums, historical sights, bridges and many more. But have you ever wondered that beneath the ground the same and even more exciting things await you? Let us see these attractions!
Caves
Hungary has many caves outside Budapest as well, for example, the Aggteleki Karszt which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Besides caves that are only for guided trips, there are some with healing thermal water good for respiratory and breathing problems. Budapest has two major ones definitely recommended to visit: the Pál Valley cave and Szemlő-Hegyi cave. Both of them offer guided tours and a fantastic experience for everybody.
Hospital under the Castle District
Yes, it is real! The Hospital in the Rock is part of the cave system beneath the Buda Castle, although not the part of the naturally formed structure. The hospital was built to be hidden from bombs and aeroplanes during World War II and served as the number one healthcare institution and hiding place for soldiers and civilians. The site is also a famous movie location. In 1996, during the shooting of Evita, there is a scene when Eva Perón (played by Madonna) is taken to hospital for surgery. All the scenes were shot in Budapest at this place.
