LOCATION:
The Mermerna (Marble) Cave is located in the village of Donje Gadimlje,
in the vicinity of Pristina (20 km). It lies 360 km from Belgrade and 65
km from Skopje.LOCATION:
The Mermerna (Marble) Cave is located in the village of Donje Gadimlje,
in the vicinity of Pristina (20 km). It lies 360 km from Belgrade and 65
km from Skopje.
DESCRIPTION: The cave was opened to tourists in 1976. The total length of the cave is 1260 m and the tourist path is 440 m long. The air temperature ranges from 12 C to 15 C, the relative humidity is less than 100 per cent and the air velocity is between 5 and 10 m/sec. The cave is made up of marble cliffs formed by the metamorphosis of limestone, a very rare phenomenon. The following can be differentiated in the cave: the Entrance and Western, Northern and Eastern Galleries. Massive pillars are predominant in the halls while the ceiling is covered with stalactites. Many pillars reach heights of up to 5 meters and they are covered with spikes, which is a special oddity of the cave. Ornaments are in different colours, ranging from aragonite white crystal to red, with all shades in between these two contrasting colours.
TOURS: Permanent guide service is available, visiting hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (from April 1 to October 31).
INFORMATION:
Tourist Office of Pristina
tel. +381 38 21 555, fax +381 38 21 555
