Kefalonia's Melissani Cave

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gptkbp:instanceOf cave
gptkbp:accessibility boat tours available
road and footpaths
gptkbp:admissionFee small fee for visitors
gptkbp:archaeologicalFindings artifacts discovered in the cave
gptkbp:climate mild_Mediterranean_climate
gptkbp:climbRate hosts cultural events occasionally
gptkbp:colors turquoise
gptkbp:countermeasures cool and humid
gptkbp:culturalImpact featured in local folklore
gptkbp:depth approximately 30 meters
gptkbp:education site for geological studies
gptkbp:environmentalConcerns preservation efforts ongoing
gptkbp:explores popular among spelunkers
gptkbp:famousLandmark nearby_Assos_village
gptkbp:fauna habitat for various fish species
gptkbp:features underground lake
gptkbp:flora home to unique plant species
gptkbp:formed dissolution of limestone
gptkbp:geologicalFeatures karst_formation
gptkbp:hasRecognition recognized as a natural wonder.
gptkbp:historicalSignificance used in ancient rituals
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Kefalonia's Melissani Cave
gptkbp:length approximately 1,500 meters
gptkbp:lighting natural light enters through a collapsed roof
gptkbp:localLegends stories of lost treasures
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Kefalonia
1951
gptkbp:mythology associated with nymphs
gptkbp:openingHours open year-round
gptkbp:photography popular subject for photographers
gptkbp:rootSystem available in multiple languages
part of a larger cave system
no known prehistoric cave art
varied chamber sizes
subject of scientific studies
wheelchair access limited
local community involved in conservation efforts
stalactites and stalagmites present
best visited during midday for optimal light
has been known since antiquity
life jackets provided for boat tours
offers guided exploration tours
requires descent into the cave
linked_to_ancient_Greek_mythology
gptkbp:safetyFeatures guided tours recommended
gptkbp:surroundingArea part_of_the_Melissani_National_Park
gptkbp:tourism boosts local economy
gptkbp:visitors attracts thousands annually
gptkbp:waterSource fed_by_underground_springs