Silická ľadnica, Ice cave and national nature monument in Rožňava District, Slovakia.
The entrance portal of Silická ľadnica leads to a large ice chamber containing a sinking glacier and numerous ice stalactites across the cavern.
Archaeological findings within the cave indicate human habitation during multiple periods, including the Neolithic, Bronze Age, and Late Iron Age cultures.
Local residents traditionally used the cave's ice deposits for food preservation, establishing its role in the community's historical food storage practices.
Visitors can access the cave through marked tourist paths from Silica village parking area, with stairs leading into the entrance chamber.
The cave maintains permanent ice formations due to a temperature inversion, with ice deposits reaching several meters in thickness throughout the year.
Location: Rožňava District
Inception: 1982
Part of: Caves of Aggtelek Karst and Slovak Karst
Opening Hours: 24/7
GPS coordinates: 48.54966,20.50351
Latest update: March 6, 2025 18:12
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