Gutmanis cave (Sigulda)

Latvia / Rigas / Sigulda
 ancient, cave / caves, interesting place
The biggest internal erosion cave in the Baltic States. It started forming before 10 000 years when after the Ice Age the water streams gnawed through a sandstone rock. It is an ancient cult site as well as protected geological object. Height – 10 m, width - 12 m, depth – 18,8 m. It is famous with the inscriptions on the cave walls.
More information: www.tourism.sigulda.lv
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gutmanis_Cave
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Coordinates:   57°10'33"N   24°50'32"E

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