Blue Grotto

182660 m deepItaly

CountryItaly

RegionCapri

Discovered1826

Size/Depth60 m deep

About Blue Grotto

A sea cave illuminated by an otherworldly blue light. Sunlight enters through an underwater opening creating the blue glow. Accessible only by small rowboat in calm weather. Roman Emperor Tiberius used it as a personal grotto. Ancient Roman statues were found inside.

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