Kateřinská jeskyně, Limestone cave in Moravian Karst, Czech Republic
Kateřinská Cave is a limestone cave in the Moravian Karst featuring a large main chamber measuring about 96 meters in length, 44 meters in width, and 20 meters in height. The passages contain slender stalagmite formations and multiple interconnected chambers of varying sizes that visitors can explore.
The cave formed gradually over millions of years as water carved passages through the limestone bedrock in the region. Researchers conducted systematic exploration in 1909, discovering and mapping additional sections that expanded knowledge of this underground system.
The main chamber serves as a venue for concerts, where musicians take advantage of the natural sound qualities created by the limestone walls. This use of the cave for performances has made it a special gathering place for those seeking music in an unusual setting.
The cave maintains a constant cool temperature of about 7 degrees Celsius throughout the year, so visitors should bring warm clothing. Access is only possible by joining guided tours, which operate with different frequency during summer and winter periods.
The cave floor features an unusual formation of thin stalagmites that resembles an underground bamboo forest in appearance. Skeletal remains of cave bears were discovered in a vertical shaft within the cave, providing evidence of ancient use by these extinct animals.
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