Važecká Cave (, and ) is a long

stalactite A stalactite (, ; , ) is a mineral formation that hangs from the ceiling of caves, hot springs, or man-made structures such as bridges and mines. Any material that is soluble and that can be deposited as a colloid, or is in suspension (chemistry ...

limestone cave. Lying at an elevation of , it is located near the village of Važec, in the

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Basin, near the Biely

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River, on the northern edge of the

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mountain range in northern

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. The cave was discovered in 1922. Of the 530 m total length, are open to the public. Although it is one of the shorter caves, it is known for its rich stalactite decoration, as well as for its cave fauna.

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