A a less known destination in Budapest is the Hospital in the Rock.
This medical bunker built within the caves of Castle Hill served as a World War II Red Cross hospital during the siege of Budapest. During most dire times, capacity soared to 600 patients! Not unexpectedly, infections were an issue with such overcrowding.
In 1956, the facility served a similar war-time hospital purpose during 1956 Hungarian revolution.
Under the Soviets, the facility was used as a nuclear bunker.
Fascinating.
This medical bunker built within the caves of Castle Hill served as a World War II Red Cross hospital during the siege of Budapest. During most dire times, capacity soared to 600 patients! Not unexpectedly, infections were an issue with such overcrowding.
In 1956, the facility served a similar war-time hospital purpose during 1956 Hungarian revolution.
Under the Soviets, the facility was used as a nuclear bunker.
Fascinating.
