Summary
Shallow caves in breccia rock surround the valley of Dol. Their use for shelter, storage and keeping animals connects a natural feature with the everyday life of the village.
Hrapoćuša is the local name for the stone and also part of Dol’s identity.
Rock and natural shelters
The Spile caves formed in reddish breccia, called hrapoćuša in Dol. This group of natural hollows marks the slopes on both sides of the settlement. They are not one large, developed cave with a single entrance.
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Use and local stories
The shelters served various village needs, including storing firewood and housing livestock. Stories about the viveri are part of local folklore and are linked to night sounds and hollows in the rock. These stories should be distinguished from confirmed information about the natural features and use of the area.
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Visiting the area
The pin marks the general band of caves by the village, not a particular entrance open to the public. Some hollows are connected with private homes and work spaces. Stay on permitted paths and do not enter shelters used for animals or storage.
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