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Vejini Caves

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Cave
Vejini (Urtani) Cave
Straupes par. > Pārgaujas county > Vidzeme reg.
Description
Strong spring originates from this cave. Very impressive cave. Width - 2,3 - 6 m, height - 0,9 - 1,7 m, floor area - 160 m2. First mentioned by G. Enins in 1984. During the high water the cave is flooded by Brasla river waters. Legends about the devils living in this cave - they burned down the medieval town Straupe. Cave is located in Cesis district, Straupe municipality, right bank of Brasla River, 400 m N from Vejini.
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Vejini (Urtani) Cave
Vejini (Urtani) Cave
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