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Postojna Cave is one of the most beautiful cave clusters of Europe and arguably of the world. A large and wondrous stalagmite named Brilliant is the symbol of this natural stunner. Although known and in use since the earliest of human and non human history, it is only recently that it is experiencing the benefits of conservation processes. Right now even photography is prohibited in the caves of Postojna. Postojna caves are not only geological beauty themselves but are also home to about 84 endemic species of fauna. Among these are 48 aquatic and 36 terrestrial species. The star of these species, is the very well known indigenous olm, Proteus anguinus, also called the human fish in the local language due to its color.
Location of Postojna Cave
The Caves of Postojna are located a few kilometers from Postojna, a southwestern municipality and town in Slovenia, about 35 kilometers from Trieste.
Reaching Postojna Cave
Postojna caves can be reached fr4om all parts of the Mediterranean Europe by road from the south. It can also be reached by rail from the other parts of Slovenia.
Amenities at Postojna Cave
Postojna caves offers disabled accessibility in at least some parts of the cave system along with a cave restaurant and a cave concert hall capable of accommodating almost 10,000 people.
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