| Grotta di Ispinigoli (Ispinigoli Cave) | |
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 View of the cave | |
  Location of the caves in Italy | |
| Location | Ispinigoli, Dorgali (NU, Sardinia, Italy) |
| Coordinates | 40°19′12″N9°36′1.2″E / 40.32000°N 9.600333°E Coordinates: 40°19′12″N9°36′1.2″E / 40.32000°N 9.600333°E |
| Depth | 35 m |
| Elevation | 1,300 m |
| Discovery | 1971 |
| Geology | Karst cave |
| Entrances | 1 |
| Access | Public |
| Show cave opened | 1974 |
| Website | Grotta di Ispinigoli |
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