Optymistychna Cave
Longest cave in Europe and longest gypsum cave in the world.
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Where it is
Coordinates: 48°44′31″N 25°59′38″E (48.7420, 25.9940) · Open in OpenStreetMap
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Optymistychna Cave (Ukrainian: Оптимістична, lit.
Background
Since its discovery, more than 50 expeditions have taken place, but exploration has slowed significantly in recent years, with very little surveying currently being done.
Did You Know?
- It is located near Priest's Grotto, the eleventh-longest cave in the world, but the two are not known to be connected.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Optymistychna Cave?
Optymistychna Cave is a gypsum cave system found near the Ukrainian village of Korolivka in Ternopil Oblast. Its name, which means 'optimistic' in Ukrainian, was assigned after its initial exploration in the Soviet era.
Where exactly is Optymistychna Cave located?
The cave system extends through the karst landscape near Korolivka, in Chortkiv Raion of Ternopil Oblast, in western Ukraine.
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Compiled from Wikipedia and the sources listed below. Text from Wikipedia is available under CC BY-SA 4.0; this entry is adapted from it.
- Wikipedia: Optymistychna Cave (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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