Pečinka Cave

Visit the naturally formed cave, an important archaeological area, and a refuge for soldiers during the First World War.

Pečinka, with its 150 metres of length and 22 metres of altitude difference, is an oblique cave of natural origin. It is a natural cave (70% of the current cave), which proceeds in an artificially excavated tunnel, reaching the summit of the hill Pečina. The cave is important also from the archaeological point of view since several fragments of prehistoric pottery and remains of human bones were found during smaller researches in 1909.

During the First World War the Pečinka cave served as shelter for soldiers. It was first occupied by Austro-Hungarian Army, but during the Ninth Battle of the Isonzo at the beginning of November 1916 it passed into the hands of Italian troops and remained in their possession until November 1917 when the battles on the Isonzo Front ended after 29 months. The cave was equipped with bunk beds for soldiers and cabins for officers. The summit of the hill Pečina was used as an observation point with an intalled reflector.

Working hours: By arrangement

Contact:
Guided visits – Konrad Marušič TD Cerje  (+386 (0)31 477 412) or TMK +386 (0)31 310 800