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Drogarati’s Cave, near Sami, was unearthed 300 years ago after a powerful earthquake caused a section to collapse, forming its entrance. With a depth of 60 meters from ground level, the cave has been open to the public since 1963.

Inside, visitors can marvel at numerous stalactites and stalagmites formed over time by rainfall. The cavern’s main chamber, known as the “Apotheosis Hall” for its impeccable acoustics, spans 900 square meters and serves as a venue for music and other performances. 

Although it has undergone much damage due to earthquakes, stalactites still hang from the roof and form amazing shapes. As the water drops fall onto these shapes and solidify, they give them another shape over centuries.

Drogarati Cave consists of two parts. The part accessible to tourists consists of a long corridor that leads to the Royal Balcony, a natural platform of stalactites that beautifully reflect the light. From there, the visitor can see the Chamber of Exaltation, which has great acoustics.

This chamber is the biggest hall of the cave; it is sometimes used to host cultural events and has a room for 500 people. To move from one part to the other, you cross-colored columns and a small lake.