Biserujka

Ceiling of the cave

Biserujka is a 110 m long and 12 m below the surface lying limestone cave on the Croatian island of Krk. It is located in the municipality Dobrinj directly at the small village of Rudine above the bay of Slivanjska. The cave is a bit off in a barren scrub landscape, which is also characterized by many sinkholes.

The cave with its three halls was discovered more than 100 years ago.

For the tourist development paved roads and electric lighting were created and secured access. An abundant 50 m long section of the cave is accessible. Visits are by guided tour only possible, which take place during the holiday season during the day every 15 minutes.

The temperature in the cave is 13 to 15 degrees. In hot summer months and due to frequent openings they can also be higher.

The deepest part of the cave is located 53 meters above sea level.

Some of the stalactites is damaged by souvenir -seeking visitors. In places, the walls are covered with soot, because the cave was formerly lit with torches.

The rear hall has, since the stalagmites have the name " Cypress Hall" there similarity with cypress trees.

In the entrance hall a several thousand years old skeleton of a bear was found.

According to traditions, is there a treasure of an old smuggler, who until now could not be salvaged.

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L. Marr benders, North Croatia - Kvarner Bay, Michael Müller Verlag Erlangen 2006, ISBN 3-89953-317-8