Mlynki Cave

"Mlynki" is a horizontal labyrinth gypsum cave that is one of Ukraine's most stunning gypsum caves. On June 25th, 1960, the first report about Mlynky cave came in the district newspaper "Nove zhyttya" (New Life). The cave's name was provided by the report's author, M. Bill, an Uhryn school teacher. Since ancient times, there has been talk of an underground hall. Locals were removing plaster (gypsum) for domestic requirements when they discovered a crevice through which they could enter the labyrinth of caves, but the fear of the unknown prevented them from doing so.

Crystals are colored by manganese and iron ions. This is a whole subterranean universe. The cave's quiet is broken only by the sound of falling water. The magnificent gypsum crystals that cover the unusual crystal cave create a phenomena that resembles a sky of majestic and brilliant stars.

Length: 45 km.

Depth: 30-60 meters (from the surface) and 300 meters (above sea level)

Location: Ternopil oblast (Chortkiv district, Zalissya village)