Venetsa cave
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Type: Cave
Location: Village Oreshets »
Website: https://www.facebook.com/venetsa
In Bulgarian: Пещера "Венеца" »
Cave "Venetsa" is located in Kraishte locality, about 3 km. away by Gara Oreshets village. It was discovered in 1970 during blasting a quarry near station of Oreshets. In subsequent years, it has been studied and mapped by the cave Club "Bell prilep" (White bat) to tourusts-society "Belogradchik Rocks" (Belogradchik). The cave has corridors with a length of 200 meters and 5 falls.
"Venetsa" is one of the most unique and beautiful caves in Bulgaria. It is declared a natural monument because of its exceptionally beautiful colorful stone formations and ice crystals, resembling flowers, figures and animals.
Unfortunately, in the past the cave was broken several times and stalactites and stalagmite were destroyed. In order to safe it against attacks of vandals, years ago its entrance was concreted.
In 2014 was started a project for developing of the cave. At the end of the spring 2015 the cave was officially open for visitors. There have been built 400 meters road, parking and shelter to the entrance. Inside the cave was created a walkway, railings and was wired for electricity. There was created also hiking trails above the cave formations, from where they can be seen better by the tourists. It is done and artistic lighting, which further strengthened the impact and beauty of the colorful formations.
