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The World’s 100 Best Show Caves

Grotte di Castellana

Castellana Grotte, Italy

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST SHOW CAVES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 43 2026
Grotte di Castellana

Large limestone cave system with huge chambers, long corridors of stalactites, stalagmites and columns, ending at the White Cave. Visits are guided group tours on foot in several languages, on a short route of about 1.5 km or a full route of about 3 km.

Highlights

  • White Cave
  • Grave chamber
  • Stalactite corridors

Good to know

  • Floors slippery, wear shoes with grip
  • Inside about 15 to 18°C
  • Buy tickets at cave entrance office

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