History
The cave was first explored by Antonio Federico Lindner in 1840. At the time, the karst behind Trieste was being searched for underground water from the Timavo river so as to be able to plan the city's aqueduct. In 1897, it was fully mapped by Andrea Perko, in 1905, properly equipped for guided tours and, in 1908, inaugurated. After World War I, ownership went to the Julian Alpine Society. Tourism only really began in 1957, when electricity was installed, unveiling new perspectives and details.
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