"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.”

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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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UIS Bulletin Volume 63-2

09. January 2022 Tiscar Moya Juan José

The latest bulleting by the International Union of Speleology is now available!

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ISCA Newsletter January & February 2022

26. December 2021 Tiscar Moya Juan José

ISCA latest newsletter...and the first in 2022!

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Merry Christmas

21. December 2021 Tiscar Moya Juan José

Christmas Greetings

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ISCA Newsletter November & December 2021

01. November 2021 Tiscar Moya Juan José

The latest ISCA newsletter is now available to download! Enjoy it and send us your feedback!

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ISCA Newsletter September & October 2021

01. September 2021 Tiscar Moya Juan José

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ISCA Newsletter July & August 2021

01. July 2021 Tiscar Moya Juan José

Download the latest ISCA newsletter (July and August, 2021) and share it with other cave enthusiasts.

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International Day of Caves and the Subterranean World

04. June 2021 Gazik Peter

As every year, the 6th June is the day ISCA celebrates the International Day of Caves and the Subterranean World together with national cave associations and cave enthusiasts worldwide. For the first time it is during the International Year of Caves and Karst, launched by the International Union of Speleology (UIS). You are welcome to see the press release issued by the president Brad Wuest.

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The Institute of Nature Conservation and Forests in Portugal to support the IYCK

06. May 2021 Jorge Nuno André Querido

The Portuguese Presidency of the Council of the EU and ICNF are hosting a joint virtual event to celebrate the International Day for Biological Diversity (on 22 May) in the context of the relevant information that caves contain for the future of humankind.

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