14. LILLAFÜRED, ANNA- AND SZENT ISTVÁN CAVES

Lillafüred is home to two showcaves in the Bükk National Park that are open to tourists.

The Anna Cave was formed 150-200 thousand years ago from travertine deposits from the Szinva karst spring. The cavities of the cave were created by the vaulting of niches under the dense vegetation sloping down to the waterfalls, which were further shaped by the water seeking its way out of the springs.

The Szent István Cave formed in approximately 240 million years old, well-karstified limestone formed during the Triassic period. Most of its large chambers end in high crevices and chimneys. The passages are decorated with stalactites, stalagmites of various shapes, and stalagmite columns.

For information on visiting the caves, please visit www.bnpi.hu