Romania
Vâlcea County
Stoenești

Saint Gregory’s Cave (Bats cave)

Saint Gregory’s Cave (Bats cave) is a cave in , . Saint Gregory’s Cave (Bats cave) is situated nearby to the nature reserve , as well as near the church .
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  • Type: Cave
  • Also known as: “Peștera Liliecilor” and “Peștera Liliecilor (Sfântului Grigore Decapolitul)”
  • Address: Bistrița, 247116

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Hurezi Monastery and Horezi Monastery.

Monastery
Photo: CristianChirita, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Horezu Monastery or was founded in 1690 by Prince Constantin Brâncoveanu in the town of , Wallachia, . It is considered to be a masterpiece of "Brâncovenesc style", known for its architectural purity and balance, the richness of its sculpted detail, its treatment of religious compositions, its votive portraits, and its painted decorative works. is situated 3½ km southwest of Saint Gregory’s Cave (Bats cave).

Church
Photo: ViperDex, CC BY-SA 3.0 ro.
is a church, which is situated 3½ km southwest of Saint Gregory’s Cave (Bats cave).

Church
Photo: Țetcu Mircea Rareș, CC BY-SA 2.5.
is situated 3½ km southwest of Saint Gregory’s Cave (Bats cave).

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Pietreni and Bistrița.

Village
Photo: Nicu farcas, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a village.

Village
Photo: Nicu farcas, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a village.

Village
Photo: Bogdan salaj, CC BY 2.5.
is a village, which is situated 4 km southeast of Saint Gregory’s Cave (Bats cave).

Saint Gregory’s Cave (Bats cave)

Latitude
45.19192° or 45° 11′ 31″ north
Longitude
24.0404° or 24° 2′ 25″ east
Open location code
8GQ652RR+Q5
Open­Street­Map ID
node 6233146717
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­cave_entrance
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­attraction
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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Bats‘ Cave Natural Reserve and Schitul Păpușa.

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