Frasassi Caves

Grotte di Frasassi
(Frasassi Caves)
View of the caves
Map showing the location of Grotte di Frasassi (Frasassi Caves)
Map showing the location of Grotte di Frasassi (Frasassi Caves)
Location of the caves in Italy
LocationFrasassi, Genga
(AN, Marche, Italy)
Coordinates43°24′03″N 12°57′43″E / 43.40083°N 12.96194°E / 43.40083; 12.96194
Depth400 m
Elevation300 m
Discovery1971
GeologyKarst cave
Entrances1
AccessPublic
Show cave opened1974[1]
Show cave length5,000 m
WebsiteOfficial website
A column of stalactites and stalagmites

The Frasassi Caves (Italian: Grotte di Frasassi) are a karst cave system in the municipality of Genga, Italy, in the province of Ancona, Marche. They are among the most famous show caves in Italy.

  1. ^ (in Italian) History of Frasassi