Wales

Dan-ir-Ogoff Caves

The National Showcaves Centre for Wales, Abercrave, Swansea, SA9 1GJ

Description:

Dan-Ir-Ogof Caves is a complex that includes 17 kilometers of caves. The remains of people and animals were found in the caves, which attracts both tourists and scientists. In 2005, Dan-Ir-Ogoff was named the Greatest Natural Wonder in the UK.

The cave was first explored in 1912 and has since been enlarged several times. Part of the cave systems are open only to scientists, but the part open to visitors is rich in spectacular views. For example, in many caves you can observe an abundance of stalagmites and stalactites.

Some caves are decorated with cave paintings, in many you can see the inhabitants of the caves - various insects and reptiles. You can observe underground rivers and waterfalls, which in combination with illumination looks very beautiful.

And in the "Bone Cave" exhibits of excavations showing the life of ancient people and animal models are exhibited.

 

 

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