Škocjan Caves
Škocjanske jame
A UNESCO World Heritage cave system in Slovenia, where an underground river has carved a giant gorge about 146 meters high, known as an underground Grand Canyon.
The caves are about 25 kilometers from Trieste and are listed as a World Heritage Site. A guided tour takes about 1.5 to 2 hours, passing through the Silent Cave, filled with stalactites, and then crossing the Cerkvenik Bridge, about 45 meters above the underground gorge, with the Reka River roaring below. Photography is prohibited inside the caves, except in some areas. Admission costs about 30 to 40 euros, with entry by timed session. Driving is recommended, as public transport is inconvenient, and you need to carry your passport to cross the border.
Opening hours
Tours approx. 10 am–3 pm (extended in summer)
Nearby sights
- Lipica Stud Farm
- Val Rosandra
- Risiera di San Sabba
- Strada Napoleonica
- Caffè San Marco
- Synagogue of Trieste
- Serbian Orthodox Church of San Spiridione
- Castle of San Giusto