Why visit / Interesting facts:
- Fascinating subterranean complex
- Budapest's once secret nuclear bunker and hospital
Time required: 60 minutes
Phone: +36-70-701-0101
Web site: http://www.sziklakorhaz....
Opening hours:
| Time period | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Tuesday - Sunday: | 10am - 8pm |
| Mondays: | Closed |
Admission:
| Ticket type | Charge |
|---|---|
| General: | 3000 HUF |
| Discount (ages 6-26, 62-70): | 1500 HUF |
Public transport:
- Bus Line 16: Szentháromság tér stop
- Bus Line 16A: Szentháromság tér stop
- Bus Line 116: Szentháromság tér stop
Address: 1012 Budapest, Lovas út 4/c
Photos: (see more photos)
Photo: tommy.lan
Things you need to know:
- Cave Hospital is an underground complex beneath Buda Castle
- The place served as a military hospital in WWII and as a nuclear shelter during the Cold War
- Originally it used to be a wine cellar; later, in the Turkish times, it became a hiding place for treasures and women from the harem
- The complex occupies 2000 sq m (6,560 sq ft); it was designed for 300 patients and 40 doctors and nurses worked here in shifts
- In the last days of the WWII Budapest siege, more than 600 patients were squeezed in these windowless rooms filled with smell of blood, sweat and urine
- The museum opened in 2008; it contains the original medical instruments and close to 70 wax figures
- The guided tours are rich with anectodes and stories that make visiting the museum a great experience
What to do there:
- The museum can only be visisted on guided tours, which depart on the hour
- Follow the guide who will lead you through the informative exhibition
Tips & Insights:
- Please note that it is not allowed to take photos inside the museum
