Toirano Caves, Show cave system in Toirano, Italy.
The Toirano cave network extends over 2,000 meters through limestone formations, featuring numerous chambers filled with stalactites and stalagmites at different levels.
Archaeological excavations revealed human footprints and handprints from 12,000 BC, along with skeletal remains of cave bears that inhabited the caves 25,000 years ago.
The cave system includes multiple connected grottos, including Basura Cave and Santa Lucia Cave, which form part of Italy's national heritage collection.
Visitors can take guided tours lasting 70 minutes through illuminated pathways, with a constant temperature of 16 degrees Celsius requiring warm clothing and sturdy shoes.
The Antro di Cibele chamber contains smooth, round calcite formations that developed underwater, creating shapes resembling vegetables and fruits.
Location: Toirano
Address: via alle Grotte, Toirano (SV), Italia 17055 17055
Phone: +39018298062
Email: info@toiranogrotte.it
Website: http://toiranogrotte.it
GPS coordinates: 44.13780,8.20201
Latest update: May 12, 2025 04:02
Houses in Italy: karst formations, archaeological sites, and marine cavities
Liguria stretches as a narrow coastal strip between the Maritime Alps and the Apennines, combining maritime tradition with mountainous interior. Along the Riviera di Ponente in the west lie towns such as Dolceacqua with its medieval Doria Castle, the fortified town of Noli, and the Hanbury Botanical Gardens near La Mortola. The Riviera di Levante in the east features the Cinque Terre National Park with its coastal villages, Portofino with Castello Brown, and the Baia del Silenzio in Sestri Levante. Finalborgo preserves its medieval structure within the walls of Finale Ligure, while Vernazza with the Church of Santa Margherita d'Antiochia above the harbor belongs to the Cinque Terre. Inland valleys such as Valle Argentina lead to mountain villages that have maintained their historic architecture. Triora sits at 2,559 feet (780 meters) in the Ligurian Alps, Apricale displays stone alleys and vaulted passages, and Cervo perches above the coast between Imperia and Alassio. Bussana Vecchia was abandoned after an 1887 earthquake and later resettled by artists. Castelvecchio di Rocca Barbena clusters around a medieval fortress. The Grotte di Toirano and Borgio Verezzi Caves offer geological formations with stalactites and stalagmites. Montemarcello-Magra Regional Park extends between the coast at Montemarcello and the Magra Valley, while Palmaria Island lies off Portovenere with the Doria Tower. Genoa's Porto Antico connects the historic harbor with modern cultural facilities.
Museo etnografico della Val Varatella
1.5 km
Certosa di Toirano
928 m
Santa Maria Maddalena
1.6 km
Ponte delle Giaire
1.5 km
San Pietro in Vincoli
937 m
Town hall
1.6 km
Madonna della Neve
2.7 km
Monumento ai caduti del bombardamento
1.3 km
San Pietro in Varatella
1.3 km
San Paolo
1.3 km
Monte Ravinet - Rocca Barbena
1.9 km
Museo preistorico della Val Varatella Nino Lamboglia
429 m
Town hall
1.2 km
Pontasso
4.2 km
Madonna della Guardia
4.3 km
Monte Ravinet
1.9 km
Nostra Signora della Misericordia
2.3 km
Castello dei Doria
4.4 km
Ponte di Murin
1.1 km
Nostra Signora delle Grazie
1.7 km
Sant'Apollonia
3.9 km
Castle of Balestrino
2.7 km
Biblioteca Civica "Baccio Emanuele Maineri"
1.5 km
Monumento ai caduti di Borghetto Santo Spirito
4.2 km
Palazzo D'Aste-Del Carretto
1.5 km
Sant'Antonio
3.5 km
Sant'Antonio Abate
1.1 km
Monumento ai caduti di Boissano
1.6 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes