Cave of Dogs
Grotta del Cane
Suffocating dogs was a common spectacle in the fumes of this noxious cave near Naples, Italy.

๐Ÿ“œ Cave near Naples, Italy, known for its high concentration of carbon dioxide.
๐Ÿ” Historically a tourist attraction for demonstrating CO2 effects on animals.

Why Go

๐ŸŒ‹ Witness a unique natural phenomenon of volcanic gas accumulation.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Explore a site visited by notable luminaries on the Grand Tour (Goethe, Mark Twain).
๐Ÿงช Learn about early scientific studies and observations of the cave.

Why Avoid

๐Ÿพ Historically involved cruel demonstrations with dogs, though now banned.
๐Ÿšซ Access was blocked in the past, re-established with no dogs allowed.

Tips

๐Ÿ“ Located just behind the Terme d'Agnano Hotel.
๐Ÿ• Guided tours are available, but presumably without dogs.

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