Places To Visit In Italy: Frasassi Caves

The area is one of the stunning tourist attractions in Italy. It is home to a variety of wild animals. Eagles, peregrine falcon, owls, kingfisher, bats and porcupines just to name a few, populate the area.

The caves entrance is guarded by the austere beauty of the abbazia di San Vittore, a monastery complex built in a sober Romanesque style.

Next to the church is a spa center that utilizes the properties of the local sulfurous waters to treat skin and respiratory ailments.



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This cave system was first discovered in 1948 by a local farmer named Boldrini but the area was systematically explored only in 1971 when the Gruppo Speleologico Marchigiano di Ancona discovered the entrance to La Grotta Grande del Vento.

In the following years more galleries and caves were discovered and now the system is estimated to be the most extensive in Europe.

The temperature is constantly at 14 C so it is advisable to bring along a jacket also in summer.

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If you would like an organized spelunking tour contact the Consorzio di Frasassi. For info and reservation call 0732.90090/90080 or e-mail prenotazioni@frasassi.com.

If spelunking makes you hungry, we suggest you visit le copertelle in the nearby village of Serra San Quirico. Copertelle are covered streets built in the defense city walls. In this strategic position are located some of the best restaurants of the region where you can sample excellent local foods and wines while enjoying a scenic view.

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