Priest's Grotto
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A subterranean Holocaust refuge within one of the world's longest cave systems.

📜 Part of the extensive Gypsum Giant cave system, one of the longest in the world.
🔍 Served as a refuge for 38 Jewish families during the Holocaust for nearly a year.

Why Go

🌍 Explore a massive underground world with over 127,779 meters of passages and an underground lake.
📖 Learn about a remarkable survival story from World War II.
🏞️ Experience a unique subterranean environment.

Why Avoid

🌑 Expect prolonged periods of complete darkness, as fuel was conserved.
🚶 Remote location, about 450 km southwest of Kyiv.

Tips

📍 Located near Strilkivtsi, Chortkiv Raion, Ternopil Oblast.
💡 Consider bringing your own light source for exploration.

Last updated 8 days ago

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