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Grotta Vergine Entrance

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Friuli Venezia Giulia

Gorizia

Monfalcone

Grotta Vergine Entrance

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Location: Monfalcone, Gorizia, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy

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1. Rocca di Monfalcone – Selletta Trench loop from Anconetta

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2. Rocca di Monfalcone – Selletta Trench loop from Monfalcone

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3. Selletta Trench – Rocca di Monfalcone loop from Jamiano / Jamlje

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Alberto Lionking

January 5, 2024

During the excavation by Italian soldiers of the Joffre trench in Monfalcone, in the first moments of the Great War, an underground cave without any outlet was discovered.

The fortuitous discovery allowed the Italian troops to gain shelter against enemy cannon fire and was named “Virgin” Cave.

The cave has two entrances 12 meters apart and access is facilitated by stairways carved into the rock and above the main entrance there is a plaque with a female figure holding a palm branch in her hand.

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August 3, 2022

Further exploration should only be done with appropriate shoes and flashlights.

Frank961975

August 12, 2022

Something spooky. Be sure to have a flashlight with you. Very impressive.

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Location: Monfalcone, Gorizia, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy

Grotta Vergine Entrance

1. Rocca di Monfalcone – Selletta Trench loop from Anconetta

2. Rocca di Monfalcone – Selletta Trench loop from Monfalcone

3. Selletta Trench – Rocca di Monfalcone loop from Jamiano / Jamlje

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