Grotta di Montevicoli
Useful Information
History
Description
Although the Grotta di Montevicoli only 50m long, it is famous for
abundant and extraordinary speleothems.
It is also known for paleolithic remains.
Human bones were found in the nearby caves Grotta dell'Abate Nicola (Cave
of Abbot Nicolas) and the Grotta di San Pietro (Cave of St. Peter).
They were dated 30,000 years old from the Middle Paleolithic Era.
The Grotta dell'Abate Nicola is entered through a 30m long dromos,
an artificial tunnel which is typical for stone age burial sites.
Grotta S. Michele (Cave of St. Michael) contains famous frescoes and
Grotta di Madonna della Grotta (Cave of the Madonne of the Cave) is today
located under a church.
See also
Karst cave.
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