Peștera Polovragi

Polovragi Cave lies in Gorj county, near the village of Polovragi and the Horezu area, at the entrance to the spectacular Oltet Gorges, which separate the Capatanii Mountains from the Parang Mountains. The cave is one of the best known in Oltenia and impresses with its galleries rich in limestone formations, stalactites and stalagmites shaped over millennia. Folk tradition links this place to the legend of the Dacian god Zalmoxis, who is said to have dwelt here, adding to the aura of mystery of the cave.

Visitors follow an arranged path, accompanied by guides who explain the formation of the cave and the stories of the place. The nearby Oltet Gorges, narrow and steep, add a striking wild landscape. Set not far from Polovragi Monastery and the famous ceramic workshops of Horezu, the cave is a fascinating stop for those exploring northern Oltenia and the sub-Carpathians of Gorj.