⛰️ Evaporitic Karst and Caves of Northern Apennines
Karst landscape with gypsum caves in Emilia-Romagna, Italy
📌 Fast Facts
- Location: Emilia-Romagna, Northern Apennines, Italy
- Cave count: Over 900 recorded caves within concentrated area
- Maximum depth: 265 metres in gypsum caves
- UNESCO inscription: 2023
The Evaporitic Karst and Caves of Northern Apennines is a geological system in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy that contains one of the world's largest concentrations of caves formed in soluble gypsum and anhydrite rock. The site was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2023 in recognition of its scientific importance to earth sciences and speleology. As of 2026, the site remains actively researched by international teams, with select caves open to guided public tours while others ...