Caves of Folx-les-Caves
Caves of Folx-les-Caves, Underground quarry network in Folx-les-Caves, Belgium.
The caves contain vaulted chambers supported by stone pillars, stretching across six hectares and descending fifteen meters beneath the village surface.
From Roman times through World War II, these underground spaces functioned as mining sites for tuff stone and provided shelter during periods of conflict.
The cave walls display centuries of inscriptions and graffiti left by various occupants, offering documentation of different historical periods through stone markings.
Visitors enter the cave system through a narrow staircase leading to underground chambers where guided tours explain the mining operations and refuge stories.
The caves gained recognition in 1965 when production teams used the underground locations to film scenes for the Flemish television series Johan and Alverman.
Location: Orp-Jauche
GPS coordinates: 50.66826,4.94033
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:44
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