"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.

News

The latest newsletter

05. January 2016 Cove Dan

We have published a new Newsletter no. 38. You are welcome to read.

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France is sad these days

18. November 2015 Darricau Joëlle

...and we are sad as well...

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ISCA Meeting Germany - Austria 2015 - second circular

03. August 2015 Marinelli Renata

Dear visitors, there is second circular on the web with final registration form to download

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ISCA Member from Slovakia with "a new light"

28. May 2015 Gazik Peter

One of our show caves - Belianska Cave - has a completely new pathway and electrical installation with new LED lights and new surprises ....

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Hopeful news about White Nose Syndrome

27. May 2015 Wuest Brad

Thanks to our friends we received a link to press release with a very hopeful news about White Nose Syndrome from Bat Conservation International

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ISCA Recommended Management Guidelines - approved

07. April 2015 Summers David

We have pleasure to announce all ISCA members that the Recommended Management Guidelines that were approved by General Assembly of ISCA on November 3 in Jenolan (Australia) are now adopted and published also on the UIS website. Within our website you can find them in the section About Us / Documents.

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