The Grotta del Cavallone, also known as the Grotta della Figlia di Jorio, is a cave located near Lama dei Peligni, in the province of Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy. It is open during the warmer months; an admission fee is charged. Overview The cave lies within the mountains of the Majella National Park, and is accessed via cable car. The cave is 10–20 meters wide and nearly the same height throughout, with numerous speleothems including stalagmites, flowstone, and rimstone pools. It has electric lighting with rough paths, concrete steps, and iron bridges. Gabriele D'Annunzio employed the cave in the first act of his tragedy "La figlia di Iorio". Gallery See also List of caves List of caves in Italy References Showcaves description Grotta del Cavallone (on Lama dei Peligni website) Grotta del Cavallone (on abruzzoverdeblu.itt) External links Grotta del Cavallone official website Cavallone Landforms of Abruzzo Cavallone Cavallone Tourist attractions in Abruzzo