THIS PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE IN HUNGARIAN ONLY!
The "History Carved in the Rock - Shadows and Lights in the Castle District" is an evening thematic programme organised by the Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum, the Duna-Ipoly National Park and the Matthias Church, which presents three special sites of the Buda Castle District in a thematic walk.
After a guided tour of the dramatic stories of the Hospital in the Rock, visitors will walk through the natural labyrinthine cellars of the Buda Castle Cave and finally enjoy an exceptional panoramic view of the capital from the observation deck of the 800-year-old Matthias Church.
Tours depart every half hour from 17:00 and last 1.5-2 hours.
Tours are only available in Hungarian.
Maximum group size: 15 people.
Tickets can only be purchased online!
The tour is open to children over 12 years old!
Detailed programme:
The programme starts at the Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum, where participants can visit the rooms of the underground facility once used as an emergency hospital, and enter through a glass door into the natural caves belonging to the Duna-Ipoly National Park.
Throughout the long underground halls and corridors you will discover how, over the centuries, the natural caves have been transformed into labyrinthine cellars and used in a variety of ways, from wine cellars to prisons and shelters.
After a short break we will head towards the nearly 800-year-old Matthias Church. Our destination will be the 360-degree panoramic terrace of the church, from where we will have the opportunity to admire the stunning view of Budapest bathed in evening lights and the city's most beautiful sights. Meanwhile, we will learn about the church’s towers, their history and the legends associated with them.
Special rules for the program:
- You participate at your own risk!
- Anyone over the age of 12 can participate!
- The program is not barrier-free! There is a considerable number of stairs to be climbed both in the bar system and in the Matthias Church.
- Photography is not allowed in the museum.
- The temperature in the museum is 16-18°C and the castle cave 12°C, so it is advisable to wear warm clothes and closed shoes.
- The program starts at the Hospital in the Rock Museum and ends at the Matthias Church.
