The Postojna caves

Collection title

Alle falde del Kilimangiaro

ID

RAI00306

Source

RAI (IT)

First broadcast date

03/21/2010

Production year

2010

Abstract

The Postojna caves are one of the major tourist attractions of Slovenia. Details on the topography and the history of exploration. In the nineteenth century the caves become a hotbed of scientific exploration and famous visitors like Empress Sissi., come to see them. Discovery of the route and the train inside the cave. The fauna consists mainly of Proteus anguillard, a species of salamander. View of the graffiti drawn by early explorers. Discovery in the region of castles and Snezsnik and Predjama. Visit the cave of Križna with animal fossils and minerals.

Type

video

Production companies

• RAI - Own production

Broadcaster

RAI - RAI Tre

Audiovisual form

Documentary

Primary theme

Tourist sites

Secondary themes

• Landscapes and environment / Geography and landscapes
• Art, Culture and Knowledge / Science / Biology

Credits / Cast

• Bruno Paolo - Author of original work

Period of events

• 2010

Map locations

• Slovenia - Alps - Postojna

Original language

Italian

Media running time

16m5

Additional information

Warning: rights expire in the fourth quarter 2013