Postojna Cave (Postojnska jama) Overview
Postojna Cave in western Slovenia is a 20-kilometer (12-mile) labyrinth of subterranean passages, filled with fantastical stalagmites, stalactites and other rock formations. It is considered by experts to be one of the finest examples of karst landscape, where limestone rock has been heavily eroded to form underground streams, a phenomenon that has created several other caves in the area Postojna Cave is also home to the Proteus Anguinus, a unique creature with no eyes, which can grow up to 30cm (1ft) in length and feeds on snails and worms. Speleological equipment can be provided at the cave for caving enthusiasts, and special interest tours can also be arranged.
Air: Ljubljana Brnik Airport. Rail: Train: Postojna Station. Road: Car: E61 or E70 (from Ljubljana); E751 (from Trieste, Italy).
Contact Addresses
Postojna jama - turizem, Jamska c. 30, 6230 Postojna, Slovenia
Tel: (05) 700 0100
Website: www.postojnska-jama.si
Location
Slovenia
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