Peștera cu cristale Farcu, Crystal cave in Pădurea Craiului Mountains, Roșia, Romania.
This underground formation extends 251 meters in length with a 16-meter elevation difference, housing natural calcite crystals within its geological chambers and mineral galleries.
Discovered in 1987 during the advancement of the Farcu mine gallery front, this geological cavity was revealed through ongoing bauxite extraction mining activities.
It stands as Romania's only site where non-speleologist visitors can observe natural calcite crystals in their original geological formation environment without specialized caving equipment.
Open daily from 10:00 AM to 5:10 PM, guided tours last 25 minutes with admission fees of 37 lei for adults and 25 lei for children.
The formations called 'Farcu disks' and 'Crystal Dragonflies' create distinctive light reflections through translucent crystals within this former mining cavity turned tourist attraction.
Location: Roșia
Website: http://pestera-meziad.ro/ro/atractii-in-zona/atractii-naturale/pestera-cu-cristale-din-mina-farcu-rosia
Address: com. Roșia nr. 101, Roșia 417425, Romania 417425 Roșia
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-17:10
Phone: +40744426272
GPS coordinates: 46.81719,22.42370
Latest update: August 21, 2025 12:53
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