Between mystery, archaeology and nature all the fascination of caves from north to south
South: a journey through myth and archaeology
Mezzogiorno transforms the cave journey into a mythological tale.
In Campania, at the Grotte di Pertosa-Auletta, access is by navigating an underground river in an atmosphere suspended in time, enhanced by a unique museum centre dedicated to soil and archaeology.
Apulia responds with the majesty of the Grottoes of Castellana, a kilometre-long route through spectacular halls, and the Grotto of Curtomartino, which immerses visitors in the prehistory of the Apulian countryside.
InSicily, then, the Grotta Mangiapane in Custonaci is a grand natural cavity housing an ancient 19th century rural village, which can be visited and often hosts events, while theGrotte dell'Addaura in Mondello (Palermo) is known for its important rock engravings from the Upper Palaeolithic period.
Not to be missed is the famous Orecchio di Dionisi, an artificial cave carved into the limestone under the Greek Theatre of Syracuse, whose sinuous 'S' shape makes it a place of extraordinary acoustic amplification.
