Optimistic cave

Some tourists who travel in Ukraine to the Carpathians, Lviv, Kiev or other cities often do not even think about the fact that Ukraine also has many unique caves, most of which are located on the territory of the Ternopil region. And the longest of them is the Optimisticheskaya cave, the length of the labyrinths of which is 252 km. In addition, the Optimistic Cave is the longest gypsum cave in the world, as well as the second longest in the world.

< p>An unusual story has the origin of the name of the cave-colleagues of the discoverers of this place until recently did not believe in their success, ironically calling them optimists. What was the surprise of the scientists when all the efforts were crowned with success! The currently known length of the cave is more than 210 kilometers, but with each new expedition, scientists manage to open new passages and corridors-from one hundred meters to one kilometer long!