It one of the most complete ensembles of engravings in the region.
Designated World Heritage in 2008
It is located on a hilltop and has an arch-shaped entrance. Some of the paintings have disappeared with time but special mention should still be made of its large-scale figures and naturalist conception. The most valuable artistic gem is to be found in the underground area, where you can see drawings of horses, bison, wild bulls, goats, deer, a possible reindeer and a human form with an arm raised and a long tail. The minute detail on all of them is worthy of note, demonstrating a precise knowledge of animal anatomy on the part of the artist. The main technique used is engraving, with both fine and finger-width incisions. There are also examples made using abrasion. These different techniques suggest two different times of creation: one more ancient, dating back at least 18,000 years; another close to 13,000 BC.
Practical info
Construction: Caves and tourist mines
Artistic period: Prehistory
Location
39409 Tarriba, San Felices de Buelna (Cantabria)
reservascuevas@culturadecantabria.es
http://cuevas.culturadecantabria.comTel.:+34 942598425
Fax.:+34 942598305
Useful information
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
From Oct 15 to Apr 15
Friday
From 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
From Saturday to Sunday
From 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM
From 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Closing days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Closed: 1 and 6 January, 24, 25 and 31 December.
Advance booking necessary.
Prices
General: €3
Reduced: €1,50
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