Pál-völgy Cave, Underground cave system in District II, Budapest, Hungary
Pál-völgy Cave is an underground system in Budapest District II formed within limestone bedrock, containing multiple interconnected chambers that descend deeper into the earth. Visitors walk through passages where natural mineral formations cover the surfaces and create the visible structure of the underground network.
The cave system was discovered in 1904, revealing an underground network beneath the city streets. During World War II, local residents sought shelter within the passages to escape bombing raids on Budapest.
The cave takes its name from the surrounding area and serves today as a place where visitors can experience what lies beneath the city. Tours show how underground spaces have shaped local life and continue to draw people seeking to understand the geology beneath Budapest.
The underground temperatures stay constant throughout the year and remain quite cool, so bring warm clothing along for your visit. The pathways inside are uneven and require sturdy footwear and a reasonable level of fitness to navigate comfortably.
Several bat species inhabit the underground chambers and use the cave passages as a natural living space. These creatures depend on the stable underground environment and represent the hidden life that thrives in complete darkness.
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