Ledenika
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 The inside of the cave |
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| Location: | Wratschanski Balkans , Bulgaria | |
| Height : | 830 m | |
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Geographic location: |
43 ° 12 '16 " N , 23 ° 29' 28" E | |
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| Type: | Stalactite cave | |
| Show cave since: | 1961 | |
| Lighting: | electric | |
| Overall length: | 320 m | |
| Level difference: | 30 m | |
| Length of the show cave area: |
300 m | |
Ledenika ( Bulgarian Леденика ) is a cave in Bulgaria . It is located in the northwestern part of the Bulgarian nature park Wratschanski Balkan (western Balkan mountains ), 16 km west of the city of Wraza .
The cave is about 320 meters long and karstified . It is a very cold cave. In winter, icicles form around the entrance area , which is why the cave is called Ledenika (glacier). Several concerts and performances were held in the cave. Ledenika is the most famous and most visited cave in Bulgaria.
In 2010, Ledenika Peak in Antarctica was named after the cave.
Web links
Commons : Ledenika - collection of images, videos and audio files
- Ledenika on showcaves.com
- Ledenika in the official tourism portal of Bulgaria
- Photos of the cave
- 3D panoramic photos
Individual evidence
- ↑ Туризъм в България - 100 национални туристически обекта. ГоГо Нет, 2010, accessed February 23, 2019 (Bulgarian).
- ↑ Cave "Ledenika". Amusement park Ledenika, accessed on February 23, 2019 .