"Our world’s caves are places of wonder, mystery and majestic beauty. Show caves around the world are embracing their role in protecting and preserving caves and providing a place for people to learn about these special, natural, cultural and historical resources.

Show caves also play another important nature tourism role of sustainable economic development, providing jobs, and helping the economy of their regions.”

International Year of Caves and Karst

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The International Show Caves Association (I.S.C.A.) was founded in November 1990 and set up its central office in Genga, Italy. After the first Consitutent Assembly held in Frasassi (Genga Ancona, Italy) in November 1989, important events have contributed to the development and consolidation of the association.

Definition of a show cave

A show cave is defined as a natural occurring void beneath the surface of the earth that has been made accessible to the public for tours.

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European Ice Age Art

06. September 2016 Darricau Joëlle

Dear visitors, let us have a look back to our human history conserved also in caves...

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ISCA newsletter 40 with Oman Conference registration

15. June 2016 Wuest Brad

See the latest news with Oman Conference registration.

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An old - new Member Cave

13. June 2016 Gazik Peter

In busy days of our everyday tasks, we sometimes forget to do something important. A similar case was not including the information on Padirac Cave - Le Gouffre de Padirac as ISCA member on our website. So please follow the link to get familiar with this beautiful cave.

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ISCA Conference Oman - News

27. May 2016 Gazik Peter

Dear friends, you will find the updated information on the approaching ISCA Conference in Oman this November, including registration form and hotel booking info.

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