Cave of the Lakes
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The Cave of the Lakes (Greek: Σπήλαιο των Λιμνών, romanized: Spilaio ton Limnon), formerly called Troupisio, is located near the village Kastria in the municipality of Kalavryta, Achaea regional unit. It is 17 km (11 miles) from Kalavryta and 9 km (6 miles) from Kleitoria.[1]
The cave is an old subterranean river consisting of three levels. During the winter when the snow melts it is transformed into a flowing river with waterfalls. During the summer, it dries up, leaving behind 13 lakes.[citation needed]
Legend
It is mentioned in the writings of the ancient traveller Pausanias.[2]
According to Greek legend, it was in this cave that Melampus cured the two of the three daughters of Proetus, king of Tiryns, Lysippe and Iphianassa. The third daughter, Iphinoe, had died on the way.[3]
Scientific
Humans started using the cave during the
References
- ^ "Visit Greece | Cave of the Lakes". www.visitgreece.gr.
- ^ "Cave of the Lakes | Achaïa, Greece Achaïa". www.lonelyplanet.com.
- ^ "Kastria, Cave of Lakes". Archived from the original on 2015-02-28. Retrieved 2015-08-06.
- ^ "THE CAVE OF LAKES - KASTRIA ACHAEA - KALAVRITA GREECE". www.kastriacave.gr.
