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A cave of monumental proportions
Designated World Heritage in 2008
It is situated in the heart of the Camargo Valley and measures up to 40 metres in width and 22 metres in height. Special mention should be made of its entrance, which contained up to 600 square metres dedicated to human settlement. It contains a major ensemble of ornamental items associated with early occupation by Homo sapiens. Furthermore, its "Frieze of Paintings" is outstanding. It is a panel measuring 25 metres in length visible from any point in the main hall, containing some twenty figures painted in red. It shows 12 deer, a goat, a horse and various other symbols, all drawn using the contour technique. It dates from around 20,000 BC.
Practical info
Construction: Caves and tourist mines
Artistic period: Prehistory
Location
39609 Escobedo, Camargo (Cantabria)
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Fax.:+34 942598305
Useful information
From Oct 15 to Apr 15
From Wednesday to Friday
From 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Public holidays and Weekend
From 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM
From 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Closing days: Monday and Tuesday
Visits by prior arrangement.
Last visitors admitted 50 minutes before closing time, groups of 15 people maximum
From Apr 16 to Oct 14
From Tuesday to Sunday
From 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM
From 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Closing days: Monday
Visits by prior arrangement.
Last visitors admitted 50 minutes before closing time, groups of 15 people maximum
Closed 1 and 6 January, and 24, 25 and 31 December.
Prices
General: €3
Reduced: €1.50
Children 4-11 years
Admission free
Children under 3 years.
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