Belianska Cave

Coordinates: 49°13′33″N 20°18′48″E / 49.22583°N 20.31333°E / 49.22583; 20.31333
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Belianska Cave
Belianska jaskyňa
Map showing the location of Belianska Cave
Map showing the location of Belianska Cave
LocationTatranská Kotlina, Lendak, Slovakia
Coordinates49°13′33″N 20°18′48″E / 49.22583°N 20.31333°E / 49.22583; 20.31333
Length3,641 m (11,946 ft)
Discovery18th century
Accessby foot

Belianska Cave (

town of Vysoké Tatry
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The cave was discovered in the 18th century, although it is presumed that it was used by pre-historic people.[1] The cave was opened in 1884 and electrically lit in 1896.

Entrance to the cave is located at an altitude of 890 metres. The cave is 3,641 m long,[2] with two circuits available to the visitors, with the longer one having the length of 1,752 m.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "Belianska jaskyňa cave". Slovak Tourist Board. Archived from the original on 24 October 2010. Retrieved 2 June 2007.
  2. ^ "Belianska jaskyňa" (in Slovak). Slovenská správa jaskýň (Slovak Caves Administration). Archived from the original on 26 May 2007. Retrieved 2 June 2007.

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