Pertosa-Auletta Grotte, Cave museum in Pertosa, Italy
Pertosa-Auletta Caves form a limestone cave system with multiple chambers connected by passages that contain underground streams, stalactites, and stalagmites in various formations. The site also includes a museum section dedicated to soil science and geological processes.
The cave system contains archaeological evidence of human habitation dating back to Neolithic times, with artifacts showing continuous occupation over millennia. These findings demonstrate how people adapted to and used these underground spaces throughout history.
The caves serve as a venue for concerts and cultural events that highlight how communities engage with underground spaces as places of meaning. Visitors experience how the site has been used for artistic and educational purposes within its natural chambers.
Visits to the caves take place as guided tours led by experienced guides who explain geological and archaeological features along the route. Combination tickets allow access to both the cave system and the attached museum within an extended timeframe.
One chamber called the Hall of Stars has exceptional acoustic properties that make it function as a natural concert hall within the underground system. Musical performances held here benefit from sound amplification created entirely by the cave's natural structure.
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