The Pertosa Caves (Italian: Grotte di Pertosa-Auletta) are located in the province of Salerno in the Campania region of southern Italy, 68 kilometers (42 miles) southeast of the city of Salerno. These stunning caves, featuring stalactites and stalagmites, have been forming for over 35 million years. Historically, the Grottoes of Pertosa-Auletta were used by ancient people as dwellings and religious sites. Ancient Greeks and Romans conducted their rituals and sacred underground ceremonies here. Today, it is one of the popular attractions in the province of Salerno. The Negro River flows through the grottoes, allowing visitors to take a boat ride and fully appreciate these breathtaking caves.
The Pertosa Caves (Italian: Grotte di Pertosa-Auletta) are located in the province of Salerno in the Campania region of southern Italy, 68 kilometers (42 miles) southeast of the city of Salerno. These stunning caves, featuring stalactites and stalagmites, have been forming for over 35 million years. Historically, the Grottoes of Pertosa-Auletta were used by ancient people as dwellings and religious sites. Ancient Greeks and Romans conducted their rituals and sacred underground ceremonies here. Today, it is one of the popular attractions in the province of Salerno. The Negro River flows through the grottoes, allowing visitors to take a boat ride and fully appreciate these breathtaking caves.