Castelcivita Caves

The Castelcivita Caves^[1] (Italian: Grotte di Castelcivita) are a karst cave system located in the municipality of Castelcivita (and partially in Controne), in the province of Salerno, Campania, southern Italy.

Grotte di Castelcivita (Castelcivita Caves)
Grotte di Spartaco
Entrance to the caves
Location of the caves in Italy
Location	Castelcivita (SA, Campania, Italy)
Coordinates	40°29′44″N 15°12′32″E
Length	5,000 m
Elevation	94 m
Geology	Karst cave
Entrances	1
Access	Public
Show cave length	1,700 m
Website	Official website

Overview

Entrance to the caves.

Their second name, "Spartacus Caves", is due to a popular tradition^[2] telling that the Roman gladiator used the caves as a shelter during its march from Brundisium^[3] to the final battle of Silarus river, this one close to the town of Castelcivita.

Situated in an area near Calore lucano river and close to the western side of the Alburni mountains, they are 3 km far from Castelcivita and 3 from Controne, and close to a zone named Ponte Paestum (i.e. Paestum Bridge). The length of touristic area is of 1.7 km and the total extension of the voids is of 3 km.

See also

• Pertosa Caves
• List of caves
• List of caves in Italy