RESAVSKA CAVE
LOCATION: The Resavska Cave lies in the eastern Serbia in the vicinity
of the town of Despotovac (20 km). The cave is 52 km from the Belgrade-Nis
motorway and 152 km from Belgrade.
DESCRIPTION: It is the first cave to be prepared for visits in Serbia.
The length of the cave totals to 2,850 meters and the tourist paths is 800 m
long. The air temperature is 14 0C and the average humidity 75%-80%. The
Resava Cave consists of three floors of passages and halls connected by
artificial tunnels and decorated by pillars and coral-like calcite deposits
in various colours. Only parts of the first and second floors (Upper and
Lower Gallery) have been prepared for visits. An underground river flows
through the lowest floor (Third Gallery). The visitor to Resava can tour its
numerous halls with different cave ornaments. The cave is very rich in cave
ornaments of various shapes and colours and is richer than other tourist
caves in the concentration of its decorations.
TOURS: Tours of the cave last about 40 minutes. The Resava Cave has a
permanent guide service. Visiting hours: 8 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. (from April 1
to October 31) and from November 1 to March 31 between 10 a.m. and 5
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