Frasassi caves

Grotte di Frasassi
Italy, Pesaro
Categories: Nature Pesaro
Visit: Paid
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Frasassi caves

Grotte di Frasassi
Italy, Pesaro
The Frasassi Caves are a system of karst caves in the Italian natural park Gola della Rossa e Frasassi, near the town of Genga, 135 km from Rimini. The Frasassi caves were discovered by speleologists back in 1948, but their systematic study began in 1984, when scientists exploring the limestone mountains of the Apennines discovered more and more caves.
The cave system, with a length of about 13 km, was formed in a layer of calcareous rocks, when they were washed out by the water of the Esino River and its tributary Zentito, with the formation of stalactite, stalagnate and stalagmite minerals. For example, the cave "Anconskaya Abyss" has a length of 180 m and a height of 200 m. There are also small lakes and wells up to 25 m deep, filled with groundwater. The caves are home to many bats, blind cave salamanders, flatworms and centipedes. For public visits, a 1.5 km long tourist route is equipped, which passes through 4 caves, incl. through the Grand Canyon.

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All reviews (1)
Traveled 10 years ago
Rating 10
A place worth visiting. Easily accessible from Rome by train. From the station on foot to the collection point and waiting for the bus. You buy a ticket. A free bus takes you to the caves. Entrance only with a guide. They give an electronic guide in the form of a cell phone. Is there Russian language. You can not take pictures, for violation - a fine. Huge stalactites and stalagmites, beautiful lighting, lakes. The cave is not big and cozy. There are eateries at the waiting area. Everything is edible.
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