Silicka Icecave, SK

  • Slovak: Silicka l'adnica

  • Address: Hwy 3009
  • Vicinity: W of Silica
  • Type: Natural Cave
  • Travel Genus: Sight
  • Sight Category: Terrestrial Feature

The Silicka Ice is an natural with ice in the central part of the Silicka Plain situated just east of the village of Silica in Roznava district. The lowest laid ice cave in the world, located at an altitude of 503 m above sea level, it was created by the collapse of the ceiling of an older underground dome about 2000 years ago. Part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the cave is an important archaeological site and not always open. A fence guards the entrance. - AsNotedIn


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Particulars for Silicka Icecave, SK:
Physiographic Ice Cave
Physiographic Attribute Karst
Material Limestone
Physiographic Feature Natural Cave
Historic Use Natural Feature
Sight Category Terrestrial Feature




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