Veternica, Cave system in Podsused - Vrapče, Croatia
Veternica is a cave system that stretches through the southern slopes of Medvednica mountain, measuring around 7000 meters in total length. Inside, visitors find chambers decorated with stalactites, stalagmites, and other mineral deposits.
The cave holds archaeological remains from prehistoric times, including fossils of extinct animals and evidence of ancient human settlements. These findings demonstrate that people have used this site for thousands of years.
The name Veternica comes from Proto-Slavic roots and refers to the natural wind that moves between the entrance and the interior passages. Visitors can feel this air circulation as they walk through the tunnels.
Only the first 380 meters of the cave system are open to visitors and are explored through guided tours. Warm clothing is recommended because temperatures inside remain cool year-round.
Water flows through roughly one-third of the cave system, playing an important role in local underground drainage and subsurface water pathways. This hidden network shapes the geology of the surrounding landscape.
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