Explore
The Upper Gallery is the first level of Resava Cave's 800-meter visitor path. It contains the oldest formations and traces of prehistoric life.
You will explore this section with a mandatory guide during the 45-to-60-minute tour. The halls feature red, yellow, and white speleothems formed over 45 million years. Expect constant 7°C (45°F) temperatures and high humidity.
Photography is allowed without flash. Remember to stick to the concrete paths, as leaving them is strictly forbidden for safety reasons.
10 minColored minerals
This is the first hall on the tour. Stalactites and stalagmites have fused together here to create massive calcite columns. Notice the distinct colors on the rock faces. Red comes from iron oxide, white from crystal calcium, and yellow from clay traces.
5 minRare red breccia
This section is named after three distinct stalagmites that look like traditional mud and wicker beehives. Look down at the floor as you move to the next area. You will see red breccia connecting the halls, a rare geological feature in Europe.
10 minCave Organ sounds
This dry canyon area holds significant archaeological value. Researchers found prehistoric tools, a stone axe, and the remains of a polar fox here. Listen closely as your guide strikes the 'Cave Organ' formations to produce musical sounds.
10 minNo flash allowed
This is the most highly decorated hall in the upper level. It holds brilliant crystal formations and a famous stalagmite called 'Mother with Child'. Look for 'The Cage', a unique hollow formation that resembles prison bars.
