Magura Cave
Cave and archaeological site in Bulgaria / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Magura Cave (Bulgarian "пещера Магура") is located in north-western Bulgaria close to the village of Rabisha, 25 km (16 mi) from the town of Belogradchik in Vidin Province.
Пещера Магурата | |
Location | Near Rabisha village, Belogradchik town, Belogradchik municipality |
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Region | Vidin Province, Bulgaria |
Coordinates | 43°43′40″N 22°34′58″E |
The prehistoric wall paintings of Magura have great resemblance with those of the Grotta dei Cervi in Italy, which are of exceptional expression and artistic depth and are considered the most significant works of art of the European Post-Paleolithic era.[1]
Guided visits are conducted by the staff of Belogradchik municipality, to which the management of the cave was transferred in 2012 by the Bulgarian Council of Ministers.
In 1984, the site was inducted into UNESCO's tentative list of World Heritage.[2]