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Crystal Cave(Kryvche)

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They are dotted with bizarre drawings, three-dimensional relief and unusual figures with a bright crystal shade. Each hall has its own name and an interesting story. There is also a very interesting legend about a rich ruler and his treasure associated with the grotto. Crystal Cave is a geological natural monument of national importance in Ukraine. It is located on the southwestern outskirts of the village.

Caves in the Ternopil region are considered one of the most unique and ancient in Ukraine and Europe. The first serious mention of the Crystal Cave appeared in 1721 in the work of monk Gabriel Zhanzhynsky. It was she who pushed speleologists of the 20th century to a more detailed study of the grotto. As a result, during 1961 - 1971 the cave was mapped. Today Kryshtaleva cave is a popular place in the tourist routes of travelers, excursions, speleo-orientation competitions and exploration works are held here.

The cave in facts and figures:
- Kryshtaleva Cave is one of the largest gypsum caves in Europe. The explored length is 23 kilometers. The average width of the passages is 2 meters, height - 2.7 meters.
- The length of the tourist route is only about two kilometers and lasts about an hour and a half.
- The grotto is almost dry and easy to pass. No special equipment is required for visiting.
- During the year, the temperature here is +10.6 °C.
- The excursion route of Kryshtaleva is fully illuminated and comfortable, which makes the cave quite unique. No other grotto in western Ukraine can boast of such electrification.
- The first 480 meters of the tourist route is an artificially laid tunnel. Its walls sparkle with plasters that look like fern leaves.
- Corridors and halls alternate on the route. Some creations of nature have their own names: Lizard, Bull's Head, Elephant, etc.
- The cave got its name due to the gypsum crystals of cream, white and pink-amber color that cover its walls in some places.
- Crystal Cave has great tourist and recreational potential. Gypsum halls have healing properties due to the excellent ionization of the air, which is also saturated with ozone. This helps with bronchial diseases and asthma. The air humidity here ranges from 90 to 100%. But the main highlight of the underground halls, of course, are unusual natural wonders.

Legends:
- There are many fables, tales, legends about the cave. You will definitely be told about it during the excursion. One of the most interesting legends tells about a rich Turkish pasha, who hid all his looted property in the form of gold "under the fifth Kryvche rock, opposite the Yaskiv mill". The gold could not be found in this place, so the locals concluded that the treasure should be searched in one of the local caves. By the way, there are several of them. Therefore, when visiting Crystal, be careful, maybe the gold is still somewhere there.
- Another popular fable tells about the formidable Lord of the Cave and his captive, the chosen one Natalka. The lord fell in love with the beauty and took her to his underground kingdom. For some time the girl suffered abuse, and then got even with the oppressor and escaped. Guides advise all Natalka's to be careful during the route.

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