Beneath our feet lies a world unseen. We are standing near the Grotta presso la Grotta Antica. This isn’t just any hole in the ground. It’s a portal to the earth’s hidden stories.
The Grotta presso la Grotta Antica is a captivating cave. It is located on the western slope of a small depression. This depression is part of a larger dolina. A dry-stone wall separates it. You can find it just a few meters left of the path. This path leads from Prosecco past Campo Sacro.
The Grotta presso la Grotta Antica’s entrance is marked. The Speleological Cadastre number is 5971. Its local Cadastre number is 6048VG. This shows that it is an officially recognized natural site.
Let’s talk numbers. The Grotta presso la Grotta Antica extends 26 meters horizontally. It reaches a depth of 24 meters. The bottom sits at an elevation of 219 meters above sea level.
Imagine squeezing through the entrance. A 4-meter shaft awaits. This shaft leads to a tiny chamber. Another short drop follows. At the bottom is a passage. It is filled with concretions. This leads to a junction. One branch is too narrow to explore. Another descends to a small chamber. A third branch leads to the same chamber. It involves a climb and a tight spot.
In the Grotta presso la Grotta Antica, a narrow shaft descends. It goes down about ten meters. A draft of air is noticeable. To the west, you can climb a few meters. This leads to another small chamber. A narrow passage leads to more small, well-decorated chambers. A faint air current can be felt here too.
This cave is near another cave. It is called Grotta Antica. Grotta Antica’s Cadastre number is 707. Its local number is 3880VG. The entrance to Grotta Antica sits at 180 meters above sea level. It’s just off a path along the southwest side of a large dolina. Grotta Antica is smaller. It extends 15 meters horizontally and 5.6 meters deep.
Grotta Antica was once larger. Now it’s full of large rocks and debris. Massive concretions cover the walls. Sadly they are quite damaged.
The Grotta presso la Grotta Antica offers something special. It is a peek into the subterranean world. The cool air. The tight passages. The quiet mystery. It reminds us of the hidden wonders beneath our feet. Both Grotta Antica and Grotta presso la Grotta Antica whisper tales. They speak of time. They also speak of the natural forces. They shaped this unique landscape.