These remarkable hand-hewn underground chambers lie in a part of Banský Studenec (5 minutes by car from Banská Štiavnica).
Long ago, stone was quarried here – it was even used to build the Mining Academy building in the centre of Banská Štiavnica. Today the spacious underground chambers are home to protected bats, so never light a fire in the cave. Tip: bring a torch, as your smartphone light will not be enough. The best photo is taken with a head torch beside the stone pillar that supports the ceiling in the middle of the chamber. Follow the tarmac road to the right of information board 3 and you will reach the quarry comfortably within an hour, even with a pushchair.
