Lokvarka Cave, Limestone cave in Lokve, Croatia.
Lokvarka Cave is a limestone cave system in Lokve with six distinct levels, of which four are accessible to visitors through illuminated pathways and stairs. The underground formation includes several chambers carved naturally by water and geological processes over thousands of years.
The cave was discovered in 1911 by workers extracting limestone and was initially explored by geologist Josip Poljak. Its recognition as an important geological site led to official protection decades later.
The Department for Nature Protection in Zagreb designated Lokvarka Cave as a protected geomorphological natural monument in 1961, preserving its geological formations.
Visitors can explore approximately 900 meters of the cave system during guided tours, so prepare for constant temperatures around 8 degrees Celsius. Sturdy footwear and a light jacket are recommended since the environment is cool and damp.
The cave descends to a depth of 270 meters, making it one of the deepest underground formations in the region. This vertical extension creates an unusual geological feature that differs from caves that spread more horizontally.
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