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Venus Grotto (Venusgrotte)

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Venus Grotto (Venusgrotte)

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  • Location: Ettal, Landkreis Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

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    April 14, 2025

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    The Venus Grotto is an artificial stalactite cave built into the mountain starting in 1875. The stage design for the "Venus Grotto" is from Act I of Richard Wagner's opera …
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    September 10, 2025

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    Super beautiful 🥰 you find yourself completely transported into a fairytale world - simply fantastic
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    July 29, 2025

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    The surcharge for the 15-minute guided tour is definitely worth it. Unfortunately, filming is not permitted.
    A homage to Richard Wagner. What was created here is truly unique. After a long restoration phase, the grotto is open again. Visit on July 29, 2025.
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    Elevation 990 m

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    Location: Ettal, Landkreis Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

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