Tuesday, November 22, 2011

5 unusually used caves in the world

At the same time, caves are beautiful and fascinating and they show us how beautifully the forces of the planet Earth work, that is, how beautiful are Nature’s creations. But caves are not just for sightseeing and admiration. Instead of concentrating on the most beautiful caves worldwide, we decided to explore some interesting and unusual ways that the caves are used.

5. Ayala “The Cave Nightclub”, Trinidad, Cuba


In the suburbs of the historic, colonial town of Trinidad in Cuba, lies one of the most amazing caves in the world. Stalactites are hanging from the ceiling, furniture and decorations are made of stone and the whole place is enlightened with disco balls and amplified by Cuban music. The place is really magical.

4. The cave temple of Khao Luang Thailand

Khao Luang is not only one of the most important temples in the province of Phetcaburi, but also one of the most beautiful. Before the entrance there are series of stairs which start from the foot of the hill. The temple is famous for its architecture and for the beautiful statue of Buddha, which was created by king Culalongkon. In addition there are 170 illuminated statues of the same prophet in the cave.

3. Cave hotel, Cappadocia, Turkey

Our list of five unusual caves wouldn’t be complete without mentioning the amazing caves of Cappadocia region in Turkey. You could write an entire article about these cave hotels, but it just wouldn’t be fair to others. The region is famous for its unique geological and historical wonders like: underground cities, cave temples and cave hotels. The place is a true paradise for tourists.

2. A school in the Cave: Dongzong Elementary School

In the province of Guizhou, in southwest China, a large cave was turned into something truly amazing. A cave which extends inside a mountain and was formed for thousands of years by water, wind and seismic activity, is now a home to an elementary school which includes a basketball court, a teaching room, and a small building.


1. The secret caves of Aras from the First World War

These caves are located under the town of Aras in northern France. The secret city was home to about 25,000 soldiers whom the enemy didn’t expect, because the soldiers were only a mile away from them. This architectural masterpiece includes a chapel, a canteen, a power plant, light railways, and a fully functional hospital. This "mega-trench" was built after the defeat in the battle on Somme river in 1916, when the British generals attempted a new major offensive on the city of Aras. The city is perhaps one of the most important symbols of the First World War: ingenuity, persistence and darkness are all integral parts of this amazing underground city.


source: environmentalgrafitti.com

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