Places
Cave·Easy·Scenic·Hidden gem
Grotta di Villanova, Friuli
Friuli-Venezia Giulia
The Grotta di Villanova near Faedis in the Friulian pre-Alps is an active cave with an underground river — 6 km explored, 700 m open to visitors. Stalactites and stalagmites are still actively growing. According to medieval Friulian legend, a dragon that terrorised Cividale (the first Lombard capital) lived in this cave. The cave is little-known outside the region.
Duration
1.5 hours
Distance
2 km
Elevation
+50 m
Best season
Year-round
Highlights
- Still-active cave — stalactites growing
- Medieval legend: the Cividale dragon lived here
- Underground river audible through the cave
With your dog
Show cave; no dogs inside.
