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Muierilor Cave (women's cave), is a beautiful natural monument, geographicaly situated in Getic Depression of Oltenia, on the territory of Baia de Fier village, Gorj county.
An asphalted ramification about 7 km starting, to the left of the road that connects Târgu Jiu to Râmnicu Vâlcea, in Poenari village towards Baia de Fier village, situated at the entrance of Galbenul river gorges.
The name, given by the people from Baia de Fier, comes from the fact, that in the old times, with frequent wars, when the men were gone to fight, the women and children were hidding in the cave, transformed in a shelter, well protected and undiscovered by the invaders.
The cave has 3600m disposed on 4 levels.only 573m are arranged for visit.
It is said that in romania are over 12 000 caves but only few that can be visited by tourists:(yes..it's a shame we hide so manny beauties of our country! i just hope something will change in the near future!
Enjoy!

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