The Cave of Thieves (Pestera Hotilor, Tolvajos) - Apata - video
The Cave of Thieves, located in the Olt Gorge at Racos, is situated at the source of the Tepeu creek. From the karst spring that emerges from the cave, one of the branches of the creek originates. The main gallery, narrow but high, was formed along a tectonic fracture. The cave's gallery has been shaped by the corrosive action, dissolution, and abrasion of water.
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Thieves' Cave - Persani Mountains (20 photos) 0 km away
The Thieves' Cave at Apata is located in the valley of the Tepeu creek, renowned for its outcrop of red clayey limestone, which is very rich in ammonites. A tributary of the stream is formed by the waters of a spring fed by the watercourse coming from the cave's gallery.
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Varghis gorges in winter 25.87 km away
I went out to admire the ice stalagmites (standing icicles) in the Varghis Gorge. Anyone arriving here at the end of winter can observe meter-high ice stalagmites in the entrance area of Meresti Cave (now known as Orban Balazs Cave).
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Dino Parc Rasnov 44.48 km away
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Other places
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The Gorges of the Creek of the Gorge (Cheii Gorge, Cheile Cheii) is located in the Buila-Vanturarita National Park within the Capatana Mountains. It is one of the most beautiful and picturesque gorges in Romania.
Via ferrata Bear Cave adventure and climbing zone Borsec 108.58 km away
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The Bear Cave in Borsec is a vast natural formation, scattered with rocks and deep crevices. Access to the cave's cavities is through a series of narrow formations resembling canyons, surrounded by giant fir trees and rocks with interesting shapes.
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Natural stone bridge Aglen 323.87 km away
Abandoned Sports Hall Varna 365.92 km away
An abandoned sports hall in Varna, with an unfinished dormitory and tennis courts across three levels.
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The turquoise waters of this mine lake are extremely beautiful but dangerously poisonous. Do not descend to the shore or touch the water!
The turquoise waters of this mine lake are extremely beautiful but dangerously poisonous. Do not descend to the shore or touch the water!
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