Kadzielnia Reserve in Kielce, Natural reserve in Kielce, Poland.
Kadzielnia Reserve is a nature reserve in Kielce built around a former limestone quarry. A distinctive rock formation called the Rock of Geologists rises at the center, reaching approximately 295 meters above sea level.
The reserve was established in 1962 to preserve fossils from the Upper Devonian period found within its limestone layers. These remains include ancient corals, cephalopods, placoderms, and brachiopods that once lived in a prehistoric sea.
An outdoor amphitheater sits within the rock formations and hosts local performances and cultural events throughout the year. This space serves as a gathering place where the community comes together for celebrations and artistic presentations.
The reserve is free to enter and features walking paths that wind through the rock formations and limestone landscape. Visitors can find information about guided tours and visitor services at the Geopark Kielce office located on Strycharska Street.
Sixteen caves hidden within the limestone hills provide habitat for various bat and spider species. These underground spaces display striking mineral formations and tectonic structures that visitors can observe.
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