Fossils of Budapest

Many millions years ago the land where Budapest stands was sea, full of sea creatures. The Buda hills consist mainly of limestone and dolomite, which you can explore in caves which are a few around. The most famous one is the Pálvölgyi cave (spanning total length is over 7km).

The hills around Budapest were formed in the Triassic Period (it began 252 million years ago, at the close of the Permian Period, and ended 201 million years ago).

In Pál-völgyi Cave there are fossils proving that, but one doesn’t even need to go to the outskirts of Budapest to see the traces of that marine life. Just look around: here fossils are everywhere, literally, under your feet.

Ferenc tér and Ferenc krt in the 9th district.
Ferenc tér and Ferenc krt in the 9th district.
This one is on VII. Nyár utca where the new parts are attached to the old ones.
This one is on VII. Nyár utca where the new parts are attached to the old ones.
Allee Shopping Center in Buda is a fossil treasure trove. They are everywhere, outside and inside.
Allee Shopping Center in Buda is a fossil treasure trove. They are everywhere, outside and inside.
Of all shapes and sizes, from the most known ammonites to less obvious ones.
Of all shapes and sizes, from the most known ammonites to less obvious ones.
There are also a few ammonites on the wall around Kerepesi Cemetery
There are also a few ammonites on the wall around Kerepesi Cemetery
And one on the square between Hungarian Radio offices and the National Museum.
And one on the square between Hungarian Radio offices and the National Museum.
And if you are a true geek, go to Budapest Natural History Museum.
And if you are a true geek, go to Budapest Natural History Museum.
In the park in front of the museum there is a collection of rocks (basalt, granite, marble slabs and much more), the youngest of which is just a few millions years old, and the oldest is over 350 mil.
In the park in front of the museum there is a collection of rocks (basalt, granite, marble slabs and much more), the youngest of which is just a few millions years old, and the oldest is over 350 mil.
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By Sosna on 28 Oct 2012. Updated on 14 Jan 2018