Worth a Journey

Read by 254k monthly readers

The World’s 100 Best Show Caves

Grotte di Frasassi

Genga, Italy

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST SHOW CAVES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 34 2026
Grotte di Frasassi

Limestone show cave with huge chambers, one 120 metres high, filled with stalactites, stalagmites and other formations. Visits are guided group tours on foot along a fenced walkway, reached by a short shuttle bus from the ticket office.

Highlights

  • Ancona Abyss main chamber
  • Stalactites and stalagmites
  • Shuttle bus to entrance

Good to know

  • Tour lasts about 90 minutes
  • Constant 14°C, very humid, bring sweatshirt
  • Book online, arrive early for parking

Also in Italy

  1. Grotte di Castellana N° 43 Grotte di Castellana Castellana Grotte Dripstone cave
  2. Grotta di Su Mannau N° 65 Grotta di Su Mannau Fluminimaggiore Dripstone cave
  3. Grotta di Bossea N° 87 Grotta di Bossea Frabosa Soprana River cave