The Grotto of Ispinigoli is famous for its spectacular
stalagmites, the opening cave has a magnificent 38m high stalagmitic
column and the walls have a mixture of wonderful concretions and
limestone cascades of great beauty. These caves show the presence
of man in ancient times as early as the prenuragic period when
it is believed to have been used as a place of worship. The famous
chasm inside the cave is in fact called the “Cavern of the
Virgins” from the ancient belief of human offerings.
The Grotto is open to tourists from April to October from 9a.m.
to 1p.m. and from 3p.m to 6p.m.; admission fee: 7 Euros.
To get there drive on the road from Dorgali to Orosei,
a few km from Dorgali there is a signpost for the grotto.
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