Typical stone barn in the Castellana Grotte region, surrounded by trees and bales of hay in a green field.
Spectacular rock formations illuminated inside the caves of Castellana, revealing stalactites and stalagmites.
Stalagmites and illuminated rock formations in the Castellana Caves, an impressive natural site in Italy.
Stalactites and stalagmites illuminated inside the Castellana caves, revealing spectacular formations.
Illuminated stalactites and stalagmites in the Castellana caves, an impressive and unique natural phenomenon.
Spectacular cavity of the Castellana caves, with a light well illuminating the unique rock formations.
Stalactites and stalagmites illuminated in the Castellana Caves, an impressive natural site in Italy.
Castellana Cave with impressive stalagmites and stalactites, revealing the natural beauty of the underground.

Castellana Caves

Network of spectacular caves adorned with unique rock formations in this charming medieval town in southern Italy.

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Lydia et Catherine - La Croisée des Mondes

One of the most spectacular cave complexes in Europe, formed about 90 million years ago.

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Lydia et Catherine - La Croisée des Mondes

The guided tour spans a route of 3 km at a depth of 70 m, with two possible itineraries: a short one of 1 km and a long one of 3 km.

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Lydia et Catherine - La Croisée des Mondes

It is a set of underground cavities of karst origin located not far from Alberobello and Polignano a Mare.

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Mylène @unreveunvoyage

The caves follow the course of an ancient underground river that meandered through the limestone subsoil of the Murge. The spectacle becomes magnificent in the White Cave, sparkling with its calcite crystals.

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Reservation required! Hours and rates: All year round from 10 am to 5 pm. Several guided tours at €21 and the partial (50 min) at €16.5.

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