Grotta del Cavallone

The Grotta del Cavallone, also known as the Grotta della Figlia di Jorio, is a remarkable cave located near Lama dei Peligni, in the province of Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy. It is open during the warmer months; an admission fee is charged.

Overview

The cave lies within the mountains of the Majella National Park, and is accessed via cable car. The cave is 10-20 meters wide and nearly the same height throughout, with numerous speleothems including stalagmites, flowstone, and rimstone pools. It has electric lighting with rough paths, concrete steps, and iron bridges.

Gabriele D'Annunzio employed the cave in the first act of his tragedy "La figlia di Iorio".

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