Caves of Aggtelek Karst and Slovak Karst

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Caves of Aggtelek Karst and Slovak Karst, Cave system in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County, Hungary and Košice Region, Slovakia.

The complex contains more than 1000 caves spread across 55,800 hectares of limestone terrain along the Hungary-Slovakia border.

The Baradla cave, first documented in 1549, extends for 21 kilometers with approximately one quarter located on the Slovak side.

The Domica Cave holds archaeological evidence of human habitation dating back to 5000 BC, preserving traces of Neolithic settlements.

The Gombasek Cave maintains constant temperature and high humidity levels, making it suitable for respiratory therapy treatments.

The Dobšiná Ice Cave, discovered in 1870, became Europe's first electrically illuminated cave system in 1887.

Location: Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County

Location: Košice Region

GPS coordinates: 48.47178,20.49533

Latest update: May 25, 2025 08:47

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