Gemeentegrot, Limestone quarry in Valkenburg aan de Geul, Netherlands.
The Gemeentegrot extends through an intricate network of underground passages carved into marlstone, featuring numerous chambers and corridors across multiple levels.
The quarry operations began during Roman times, with miners extracting limestone blocks for construction purposes throughout centuries of continuous exploitation.
The cave walls contain numerous inscriptions, drawings, and sculptures created by miners and artists, documenting centuries of local history and traditions.
Guided tours operate daily from March to November, with temperatures remaining constant at 12 degrees Celsius regardless of external weather conditions.
The underground passages transform into a subterranean Christmas market during winter, with vendors setting up stalls along illuminated corridors.
Location: Valkenburg aan de Geul
Address: Cauberg bij 2
GPS coordinates: 50.86246,5.82881
Latest update: May 15, 2025 07:25
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