CAVES and MINES OF FRIULI VENEZIA GIULIA
Cave of the Torri di Slivia
An extraordinary wonder of the Trieste Karst, famous for its impressive stalagmitic towers. The cave offers a fascinating journey among monumental limestone cathedrals and the history of one of the first explored caves in the region. Discover more
Location: Slivia, Trieste
Grotta Gigante
At the end of the ancient staircase, the majestic “Grande Caverna” (Great Cavern) will open up before you, located at a depth of 80 meters. It is an enormous, single hall, made spectacular by its exceptional dimensions. Take a moment to enjoy the magic of the surrounding environment. See more
Location: Sgonico, Trieste
Grotta nuova di Villanova
A spectacular cave of Friuli Venezia Giulia, unique of its kind due to its morphological characteristics, it is the largest “contact” cave – formed between two different types of rocks – that can be visited in Europe. Its tunnels, carved by an underground torrent, wind for over 9 km. Visit the cave
Location: Lusevera, Udine
Cave of San Giovanni d´Antro
Inhabited since the Neolithic period, the cave overlooks the Natisone Valleys (Nediške Doline), providing easy access to the pre-Alpine valleys of nearby Slovenia and, more generally, to the territories and peoples of Central-Eastern Europe. Visit the cave
Location: Pulfero, Udine
Pradis Caves
The Pradis Caves are renowned as an important archaeological site: the two large karst cavities that welcome visitors at the entrance of the ravine, excavated in the 1970s by the University of Ferrara, were the site of two distinct phases of prehistoric settlement. Visit the cave
Location: Clauzetto, Pordenone
Miniera di Cave del Predil
The Cave del Predil – Mine is located 10 kilometers south of Tarvisio, in the province of Udine. Zinc and lead were extracted from this mining site until 1991, when it was closed. The old mine featured 120 kilometers of tunnels across 19 levels, reaching depths of up to 520 meters.
Location: Tarvisio, Udine
Former Cludinico Coal Mine
The Former Cludinico Coal Mine (Ovaro) has recently been renovated and transformed into a guided hiking route suitable for everyone. 150 km of tunnels and passageways extend along the southern slope of the mountain where Cludinico stands. Discover
Location: Ovaro, Udine