Neptune's Grotto
Cave near Alghero on the island of Sardinia, Italy / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the structure in Potsdam, Germany, see Neptune Grotto.
Neptune's Grotto (Italian: Grotta di Nettuno; Catalan: Cova de Neptú) is a stalactite cave near the town of Alghero on the island of Sardinia, Italy. The cave was discovered by local fishermen in the 18th century and has since developed into a popular tourist attraction.[1] The grotto gets its name from the Roman god of the sea, Neptune.
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Grotta di Nettuno Neptune's Grotto | |
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Coves de Neptú | |
Location | Capo Caccia, Alghero (SS, Sardinia, Italy) |
Coordinates | 40°33′53″N 8°09′37″E |
Length | 4,000 m |
Elevation | 5 m |
Geology | Sea cave |
Entrances | 1 |
Access | Public |
Show cave opened | 1959 |
Show cave length | 500 m |
Website | Grotte di Nettuno |
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