Resava cave

Resava Cave, also known as Resavska Cave, is a cave in eastern Serbia located near Jelovac, about 20 kilometers (12 miles) from Despotovac. It is one of Serbia's largest cave systems, with passages stretching over 4.5 kilometers (2.8 miles).

The cave can be found in the Upper Resava area. The cave is thought to be 80 million years old, with the earliest speleothems dating back 45 million years. It features four halls, each with two levels, with speleothems in red, yellow, and white. The cave's entrance is 485 meters (1,591 feet) high, and the cave's lowest point is 405 meters (1,329 feet).

The cave was carved out of the limestone substrate by a sinking river. At the entrance, there are cave formations. They are made up of calcium carbonate that has been dissolved. The color of the water is determined by the material it passes through: red from iron oxide, white from crystalline calcium, and yellow from remnants of clay. A gigantic stalagmite, 20 m (66 ft) tall and 12 m (39 ft) wide, is the cave's icon. It was given the moniker Statue of a Mother with a Child after its debut. There are eight halls in the cave.

Length: 4,500 m

Address: Cerska3, Despotovac 35213, Serbia