Nature has given caves in Serbia the most extraordinary shapes showing its infinite imagination. Most of them can be found in the eastern part of the country
Once caves were habitat of Neolithic people and shelter from fierce weather conditions and wild animals, today they are interesting tourist attractions. So if you like unusual and almost fairly like adventures, caves in Serbia are the right choice for you.
The majority of caves are located in Eastern Serbia, seven of which are prepared for organized tourist visits, while several caves are destined for more extreme adventurists offering the true speleological tours with guides and necessary equipment.
The longest caves in Serbia are the Lazareva cave near the city of Bor (9000 meters), Ušački cave system (6,185 meters) and Cerjanska cave near the city of Niš (6,025 meters).
Carbonized bones found in caves testify of their importance for people throughout history. One of such caves is the Kađenica cave in the Ovčar-Kablar gorge. It was the hiding place of the local people fleeing from the Turks, but it was also their tomb as the Turks had set fire at the entrance to the cave.
So if you want to discover some of the secrets of these caves, you are more than welcome here.
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