Top 10 Caverns & Caves in Italy, Italy

February 22, 2022 Jeremy Dunfee

Coordinates: 43°N 12°E / 43°N 12°E / 43; 12
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1. Grotta del Soffio

Via Doppia Croce Litoranea Gagliano del capo-Leuca, 73040 Santa Maria di Leuca, Castrignano del Capo Italy
Excellent
83%
Good
15%
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5.0 based on 435 reviews

Grotta del Soffio

2. Grotta del Trullo

SS172 Tratto Putignano-Turi, 70017 Putignano Italy +39 080 491 2113 [email protected] http://www.grottadeltrullo.com/it/
Excellent
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5.0 based on 306 reviews

Grotta del Trullo

“Grotta del Trullo” is an enchant tourist karst cave in Apulia, opened on the 21th of June 1935. It is possible to access to Grotta del Trullo through a complex of splendid monumental Trulli(typical Apulia houses) The route winds along an easy path that allows you to admire hundreds of soft-colors beautiful alabaster concretions which ranging from pink to white. An exciting journey surrounded by nature in an underground world to be discovered, accompanied by professional guides who tell its millennial history The visit lasts half an hour and the ticket price is 5 €. Grotta del Trullo has a free parking lot, a rest area for campers and, a large fenced and equipped green park destined to families, children and sportsmen who want to spend some spare time.

Reviewed By christinabU4283NT - Trowbridge, United Kingdom

We had a private tour of this beautiful cave and our guide spoke excellent English. You go down a dizzying metal spiral staircase under a purpose-built Trullo down to a lovely cave with stalagmites and stalactites. There are minerals of many colours and it is all so close to the surface, unlike our Cheddar caves - you can even see a tree root coming through in search of water.

3. Grotta dell'Olio

90151 Mondello, Palermo, Sicily Italy
Excellent
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5.0 based on 22 reviews

Grotta dell'Olio

4. Marble Caves of Carrara

Viale Xx Settembre, 54033, Carrara Italy +39 328 018 9464 http://www.caveinfuoristrada.it
Excellent
67%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
6%
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4.5 based on 523 reviews

Marble Caves of Carrara

Famous for their white marble, these caves in the Apua Mountains serve as studios of stone sculpting and bronze art, where famous artists and sculptors from all over the world come to work.

Reviewed By abs1950

On the flight to Italy we watch a move about Michelangelo and got inspired to visit a marble quarry. I was surprised to find a Viatour outing that fit our plan perfectly. This seems to be very popular with European tourist and there were several jeeps on the tour with us. No one we had spoken to that had been to Tuscany had ever mentioned seeing this sight- well worth it- First it's in the north of Tuscan and a different terrain and landscape, and seeing how marble is quarried now and in the time of Michelangelo was really a unique opportunity. On the way, stop in the town of Pietrasanta which is an artist workshop area and a lovely town.

5. Green Grotta

Capri, Island of Capri Italy
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4.5 based on 797 reviews

Green Grotta

You can swim or climb the cliffs in the Green Grotto, which looks like an enormous liquid emerald.

Reviewed By soccermom13 - St. Catharines, Canada

Although the Blue Grotto gets all the attention, if you are cruising around the Island of Capri you'll likely see this grotto and it is really pretty to see - crystal clear waters and if you look close you can see jelly fish sometimes - if you do, don't jump in for a swim!

6. Grotte di Frasassi

Viale Giovanni Marinelli, San Vittore, 60040 Genga Italy +39 0732 90090 http://www.frasassi.com/
Excellent
79%
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4.5 based on 3,794 reviews

Grotte di Frasassi

Reviewed By Daleen13 - George, South Africa

I visited these caves 12 years ago and were awestruck but could not share because no photos were allowed to be taken. We visited again in October 2019 and now you may take photos from the second hall onwards without flash. If you are in the area, do not miss it. You can buy tickets online but most tours on the hour are in Italian, Also you need to be at the meeting point half an hour before your tour commences because a shuttle bus takes you from the parking area to the entrance which is about 3 km back. English tours usually forty minutes later i.e. 11:40 but you, need to confirm at the ticket office. You have to go with a guided tour. About 1 km of walkways with some steps.

7. Grotte di Castellana

Piazzale Anelli, 70013 Castellana Grotte Italy +39 080 499 8221 [email protected] http://www.grottedicastellana.it
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4.5 based on 4,645 reviews

Grotte di Castellana

Reviewed By W5713EWvalerieb

We booked the long tour in English and it was perfect. A must see in Puglia and if your legs are able to carry you this far the long tour is definitely worth the 3€ plus compared to the short tour. Our guide was Claudio and he was the best, guiding us with funny stories, a lovely smile and perfect English.

8. Grotte di Pastena

Via Grotte, 03020 Italy +39 0776 546322 [email protected] http://www.grottepastena.it/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 1,330 reviews

Grotte di Pastena

Mammoth caves composed of rocks dating back to the Mesozoic era, discovered in 1926 but not lighted for visitors until the 1980s.

Reviewed By 899pavg

Nice large and long stalactite cave, interesting visit with very sympatic guide David M. 27. 9. 2020. Thanks him!

9. Grotte Marine di Capo Palinuro

84051 Palinuro, Cilento and Vallo di Diano National Park, Centola Italy
Excellent
75%
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4.5 based on 1,089 reviews

Grotte Marine di Capo Palinuro

The Sea Caves of Cape Palinuro are the main attraction of the area. You can visit with boats leaving from the harbor of Palinuro.

10. Pozzo della Cava

Via della Cava 28 Quartiere Medievale, 05018, Orvieto Italy +39 0763 342373 [email protected] http://www.pozzodellacava.it/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 577 reviews

Pozzo della Cava

Pozzo della Cava is more than just a well... ...it's one of the highlights of a historical and archaeological tour of Orvieto...it's a place where the past and the present combine with respect for twenty-seven centuries of tradition...it's an invitation to discover Etruscans, Middle Ages and Renaissance, because Orvieto is not only the Cathedral...it's a fascinating underground itinerary located in the heart of Orvieto, through caves full of recently discovered archaeological finds...it's an unusual way of discovering the history the city known as Urbs Vetus and the customs of its people...it's an original opportunity to retake possession of a disinterred heritage

Reviewed By 35912

We had already done the Underground Orvieta tour but found this one very interesting as well. Visitors here are allowed to wander at their own pace; there are clear detailed descriptions all along the way. The well has obviously been well studied with seemingly accurate explanations of the workings of the Etruscan inhabitants. The depth of the excavation is surprising. One hour is probably adequate but there is also a well-stocked book and gift shop to explore.

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