Jasovska cave

In Slovakia's Slovak Karst, Jasovská Cave is a speleothem limestone cave and archaeological site. It is around 25 kilometers (16 miles) from Koice city, near the town of Jasov. This is also one of the most beautiful caves in Slovakia.

In 1846, the cave was partially opened to the public, making it Slovakia's oldest publicly accessible cave. The cave's lower levels were found between 1922 and 1924, and a concrete footpath and electrical lighting were erected in 1924. The public has access to 852 meters (2,795 feet) out of 2,148 meters (7,047 feet). The cave has yielded numerous archaeological finds from the Paleolithic, Neolithic, and Hallstatt eras. Jasovská Cave was inducted into the UNESCO World Heritage list as part of the Caves of Aggtelek Karst and Slovak Karst site, together with a number of other caves in the Slovak Karst.

Inside the cave, the underground flow of the river Bodva has carved several tunnels and crevices. The stalactite design in the hall and domes is lovely and colorful. Pagoda-like stalagmites, flowstone waterfalls, drums, straws, and other formations attract attention. We'll visit a beautifully lighted stalactite lake during the tour. An inscription from 1452, which chronicles the Hussite military triumph, may be seen in one of the domes. Bones of cave bears and cave hyenas were discovered in the cave. During the winter, it is also an important resting spot for 19 different species of bats.

Length: 2,148 m

Address: Jasovská jaskyňa, 044 23 Jasov, Slovakia