To say that the Marche is a beautiful region is simple, to say that the culture in which it is historically steeped and rich is excellent is even easier, but to say that in addition to being beautiful and cultured it is also fascinating, it is a must. If you have been in the Marche you will have inevitably noticed the luxuriant vegetation, the colorful hills, the good food and the beautiful genuine people. The time has come to fill your very personal cultural baggage dedicated to the Marche with the Frasassi Caves.
The history of the Frasassi Caves
The first very small traces and signs that hinted at the presence of the caves occurred at the beginning of the last century, in the years between the first and second world wars. We have to wait for the end of the second war to talk about the real start of the speleological expeditions, in fact the date set as discovery of the caves is on 2 June 1948. From that date in June, numerous other expeditions and discoveries were made. A year that marks the turning point in discoveries, however it is 1971 that changes the fate of the caves that are known today.
Path…
It seems to be immersed in a huge film set, with stalactites and stalagmites hanging from everywhere. Soft and bright colors, noises and smells that will remain with you for years. The entrance to the caves is a huge room called Abyss Ancona, which takes its name from the city of origin of the young people speleologists who made the amazing discovery. The entire path that goes from the “top” towards the center of the mountain is dotted with rooms, canyons, hollows and slopes. Each room has a specific and characteristic name, in fact reports in the name, as far as possible, a little of the physical characteristics of the same. It has not been possible to establish how much these "gorges" were formed, but it is certain that they date back to more than a million years ago.
The excursions
Some excursions are different from others. They have a different flavor from normal walks to discover woods, beaches or lakes.
Visiting caves such as those of Frasassi will make you live almost mystical experiences. According to the official website of the caves, the whole visit will take around 75 - 80 minutes and is suitable for everyone. If you have never been to such caves, we can assure you that the spring temperature never exceeds 15 degrees, even in the height of summer. A sweater and comfortable shoes and the visit will seem like a walk. The muffled sounds, the low temperature and the humid air, typical of these places of limestone origin, will make you live a physical experience unlike any other.
In the surroundings of the Frasassi Caves… Fabriano, Ancona and Gubbio
If the visit to the caves has not tired you enough, it will take you a few minutes by car or train to reach the nearby Fabriano. And if you are attracted to larger cities full of history, in just 50 minutes you will be in Ancona or Gubbio. Our advice, pack everything you need for a nice trip to the beach but don't forget to reserve a space for souvenirs.
