Poarta lui Ionele cave, Show cave in Gârda de Sus municipality, Romania
The cave entrance features a substantial portal measuring 22 meters in height and 10 meters in width, leading to multiple ascending levels connected by iron staircases.
First documented in 1857 by J. Vass, the cave received scientific exploration in 1921 by researchers Pierre Alfred Chappuis, René Jeannet, and Emil Racoviţă.
The cave became part of Romanian cinema when it served as a filming location in 1986, with stuntman Viorel Roru Ludușan conducting explorations during production.
Located near road 750 in Gârda de Sus, visitors can reach the cave by parking at the first right turnoff and walking one kilometer upstream along a side valley.
Three natural springs activate in sequence within the cave system, while the upper section receives water flow only during specific seasonal conditions.
GPS coordinates: 46.46700,22.83300
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:58
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