Meziad Cave

Peștera Meziad

One of Romania's earliest caves opened to tourists, with a huge entrance and winding chambers across several levels.

Meziad Cave was discovered in 1859 and is one of Romania's earliest developed tourist caves. Its entrance is about 16 meters wide and 10 meters high. The cave has a total length of about 4.7 km across three levels, and the visitor route takes about 1.5 hours. Highlights include stalagmite formations, cave bear bones, and a large bat colony. The cave is cool and damp, so wear non-slip shoes. Tickets cost about 20 lei. It is about 65 km from Oradea.

Opening hours

Approx. Apr–Oct 10:00–17:00

Karst caves · Cave exploration

Nearby sights

Vadu Crișului Gorge & Cave
Bears' Cave
Băile Felix
Nymphaea Aquapark
Ciuperca Hill
Oradea Fortress
Republicii Street
Ady Endre Memorial Museum

Places to eat nearby

Rivo Riverside Restaurant
Hanul cu Noroc
Via29 Restaurant
Piața 9 Butcher Shop Restaurant