Caves of Aggtelek Karst and Slovak Karst

#46 among destinations in Slovakia

Nature, Natural attraction, Cave, Unesco

Caves of Aggtelek Karst and Slovak Karst

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The Caves of Aggtelek Karst and Slovak Karst is a UNESCO World Heritage site consisting of 712 caves spread out over a total area of 55,800 ha along the border of Hungary and Slovakia. ()

Local name: Jaskyne Aggteleckého krasu a Slovenského krasu Unesco: from 1995Coordinates: 48°41'8"N, 20°58'21"E

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KošickýSlovakia

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Caves of Aggtelek Karst and Slovak Karst – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Jasovská Cave, Turňa Castle, Medzev, Chata Lajoška.

0.6 miS
Archaeological site, Cave
Jasovská Cave
17 min walk • Nestled in the karst landscape of Eastern Slovakia, the Jasovská Cave is a breathtaking archaeological site that beckons visitors with its rich history and geological wonders. This subterranean marvel, part of the Slovak Karst cave system, has been recognized by...
6.8 miSW
Forts and castles
Turňa Castle
174 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Slovak countryside, Turňa Castle stands as an emblem of bygone grandeur and medieval might. This historic fortress, whose origins can be traced back to the 13th century, served as a strategic bulwark in the region for centuries.
3.8 miW
Town
Medzev
97 min walk • Medzev, also known as Metzenseifen is a town and large municipality in Košice-okolie District in the Košice Region of eastern Slovakia. It is one of several towns in Bodva Valley. Other towns in Bodva Valley include: Jasov, Lucia Bania, Vyšný Medzev, and Stos.
7.3 miNE
Hiking, Alpine hut
Chata Lajoška
185 min walk • Lajoška hostel - Slovak shelter located in the Wołowskie Mountains, in the Kojszcz hall band, west of Koszyce.