Devetàshka cave is huge karst cave in Bulgaria, known for its long term occupancy for human and other type biological populations during extensive historical periods. It is also home to nearly 30,000 bats.
Location
Devetashka cave is located 15 km (9.3 mi) northeast of Lovech and approximately 2 km (1.2 mi) away from the village of Devetaki. The cave is also known as Maarata or Oknata ("the eyes") for its seven different-sized holes in the ceiling, through which sunlight penetrates and illuminates the central hall and part of its two fields.
To reach the cave one can walk along a narrow path by the river, starting from the village of Devetaki, or access it directly from Road 301 via a 400 m (1,300 ft).
LocationDevetashka cave is located 15 km (9.3 mi) northeast of Lovech and approximately 2 km (1.2 mi) away from the village of Devetaki. The cave is also known as Maarata or Oknata ("the eyes") for its seven different-sized holes in the ceiling, through which sunlight penetrates and illuminates the central hall and part of its two fields.
To reach the cave one can walk along a narrow path by the river, starting from the village of Devetaki, or access it directly from Road 301 via a 400 m (1,300 ft).
