Pastena Caves, Natural karst cave system in Pastena, Italy
Located in the province of Frosinone, the cave system stretches for 900 meters and features two distinct sections with active and inactive geological formations.
Carlo Franchetti discovered these natural caves in 1926, leading to their transformation into a tourist destination the following year.
The underground chambers of Pastena Caves served as a filming location for the 1988 Italian movie 'Fantozzi va in pensione' with Paolo Villaggio.
Visitors can access the caves daily from 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM, with guided tours lasting 60 minutes and covering a distance of 1,100 meters.
The cave system contains a fluctuating underground river that reactivates during winter rains, creating variable water levels throughout the chambers.
Location: Pastena
Website: http://grottedipastena.it
GPS coordinates: 41.49659,13.48952
Latest update: May 16, 2025 02:19
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