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The World’s 100 Best Show Caves

Magura Cave

Rabisha, Bulgaria

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST SHOW CAVES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 59 2026
Magura Cave

Large show cave with huge halls, stalactites, stalagmites and bats, inhabited in prehistory and later used for aging wine; the hall with prehistoric paintings is closed, shown on film instead. Guided walks of about 1.7 km run on foot, with a train back at weekends.

Highlights

  • Huge halls and passages
  • Film about cave paintings
  • Wine aged in the cave

Good to know

  • Cold inside, about 10 to 12°C
  • Slippery path, wear non-slip shoes
  • Guides speak Bulgarian; English audio guide extra

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