Stalactites Collection

Harrisons Cave, Barbados, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Niagara Falls in Winter (oil on canvas)
PHD29648 Niagara Falls in Winter (oil on canvas) by Gignoux, Regis Francis (1816-82); Capitol Collection, Washington, USA; French, out of copyright

The Geyser, 1872. Creator: Harry Fenn
The Geyser, 1872. Hot springs in Weyers Cave, (later known as the Grand Caverns) in the town of Grottoes, Virginia, USA. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In

Grottes de Lacave, Dordogne, France, Europe

Svartifoss waterfall at sunset, Skaftafell National Park, Hornafjor√∞ur, Austurland, Iceland(MR)

Man in an ice cave of Breidamerkurjokull, Austurland, Iceland(MR)

Sapphire ice cave of Breidamerkurjokull, Austurland, Iceland

Pieces of ice with sun reflection at lake Baikal, Irkutsk region, Siberia, Russia

Muqarnas dome in the Hall of the Two Sisters, c.1230 (photograph)
IND82122 Muqarnas dome in the Hall of the Two Sisters, c.1230 (photograph); Palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain; Index Fototeca.

The Blue Grotto at Capri - from Mr. Albert Smith's New Entertainment, 1857. Creator: Richard Principal Leitch
The Blue Grotto at Capri - from Mr. Albert Smith's New Entertainment, 1857. Painted scenery from a show by author and mountaineer Albert Richard Smith at the Egyptian Hall in Piccadilly, London

Crystallised Cavern, in the Blue John Mine, 1854. Creator:s Read
Crystallised Cavern, in the Blue John Mine, 1854. Geological tourist attraction in Derbyshire. Fluor spar was called by the miners "Blue John"...The Blue John Mine is chiefly celebrated for

Man into a cave in front of a waterfall, Gljufrafoss, Skogar, Iceland, Northern Europe (MR)

Ice stalactites in a cave at the shore at sunset at lake Baikal, Irkutsk region, Siberia, Russia

Ice crack at lake Baikal, Irkutsk region, Siberia, Russia

Opening of the cave at Porth yr Ogof (w/c on paper)
NGW344300 Opening of the cave at Porth yr Ogof (w/c on paper) by Hornor, Thomas (1785-1844); 19.2x28.2 cm; National Museum Wales; (add.info)

Icicles hanging from Slick Rock Falls in winter - Pisgah National Forest - near Brevard, North Carolina USA

Scenes in Mammoth Cave, 1874. Creator: Alfred Waud
Scenes in Mammoth Cave, 1874. Tourists visit limestone caverns in Kentucky, USA, the longest cave system known in the world: The Lovers Leap; The Altar; The Star Chamber; The Dead Sea; The Vestibule

Stalactites and stalagmites, El Soplao Cave, Cantabria, Spain, Europe

Avshalom Stalactite cave, Beit Shemesh, Israel
Avshalom Stalactite Cave Nature Reserve (also called Soreq Cave). This 82-meter-long, 60-meter-wide cave is on the western slopes of the Judean Hills outside the city of Beit Shemesh, Israel

"The Bridal Altar" (stalactites), Mammoth Cave, Edmondson County, Kentucky, c1891
Ky. - Mammoth Cave: "The Bridal Altar" (stalactites), c1891

Man in an ice cave of Breidamerkurjokull, Austurland, Iceland

The cenote cave of the Hacienda Mucuyche, Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. Remains of an 18th century hacienda and plantation, with vegetation trails and cenotes

A man at Grotta dei Pagani with illuminated stalactites and stalagmites during night, Castione della Pesolana, Prealpi Orobie, Bergamo, Lombardy, Italy (MR)

A man at Grotta dei Pagani with stalactites and stalagmites, Castione della Pesolana, Prealpi Orobie, Bergamo, Lombardy, Italy (MR)

Man photographs an ice cave of Breidamerkurjokull, Austurland, Iceland

Northern lights at Seljalandsfoss, Skogar, Iceland, Northern Europe

Gibraltar, St. Michaels Cave
Gibraltar, St.Michaels Cave

Ice stalactites in a cave at the shore at lake Baikal, Irkutsk region, Siberia, Russia

Stalactites in winter. Engadine valley, Switzerland, Europe

A particular form of the ice at lake Baikal, Irkutsk region, Siberia, Russia

Interior vault (stone)
IND227099 Interior vault (stone) by Gaudi, Antoni (1852-1926); Parc Guell, Barcelona, Spain; Index Fototeca

Stalactites and stalagmites in a cave (colour litho)
3621012 Stalactites and stalagmites in a cave (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stalactites and stalagmites in a cave)

The Tapestry Room, Weyers Cave, Augusta County, 1858 (litho)
468734 The Tapestry Room, Weyers Cave, Augusta County, 1858 (litho) by Beyer, Edward (1820-65); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Album of Virginia)

View of the Interior of the Grotto of Antiparos, engraved by Jean Baptiste Tillard
STC221852 View of the Interior of the Grotto of Antiparos, engraved by Jean Baptiste Tillard (1740-1813) (engraving) by Hilair

In Fingals Cave, Staffa, from A Voyage Around Great Britain Undertaken between
STC138786 In Fingals Cave, Staffa, from A Voyage Around Great Britain Undertaken between the Years 1814 and 1825 published 1829 (coloured engraving) by Daniell

The Grotto of Antiparos, Greece, 1752 (engraving)
6031976 The Grotto of Antiparos, Greece, 1752 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Grotto of Antiparos, Greece)

The Jenolan Caves (b / w photo)
2813542 The Jenolan Caves (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Jenolan Caves)

New Caledonia, Isle of Pines, Kouaouete, Manguemene grotto
661415 New Caledonia, Isle of Pines, Kouaouete, Manguemene grotto, illustration from the bulletin Les Missions Catholiques, after a pen & ink drawing of a deportee, 1893 (engraving) by French School

Exploration of St Michaels Cave, Gibraltar, by Naval Officers (engraving)
1045655 Exploration of St Michaels Cave, Gibraltar, by Naval Officers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exploration of St Michaels Cave, Gibraltar)

Une Excursion Dans L Ile De Kanai (engraving)
2783294 Une Excursion Dans L Ile De Kanai (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Une Excursion Dans L Ile De Kanai)

Kents Cavern, Torquay (photo)
5995630 Kents Cavern, Torquay (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kents Cavern, Torquay. Stalactites hang from the roof, stalagmites rise from the floor)

Dan-yr-Ogof caves, the popular tourist attraction in the Brecon Beacons National Park in Wales. It was first explored in 1912

Dan-yr-Ogof caves, the popular tourist attraction in the Brecon Beacons National Park in Wales. It was first explored in 1912

Cleopatras Needle and Anthonys Pillar, 1872. Creator: Harry Fenn
Cleopatras Needle and Anthonys Pillar, 1872. Rock formations in Weyers Cave, (later known as the Grand Caverns) in the town of Grottoes, Virginia, USA

Chambers in Weyers Cave, 1872. Creator: Harry Fenn
Chambers in Weyers Cave, 1872. The Brides Veil, The Oyster, The Tower of Babel, The Ghost Chamber, The Shell Room : rock formations in Weyers Cave

El Soplao is a cave located in the municipalities of Rionansa, Valdaliga and Herrerias, Cantabria, Spain, Europe

The Blue Grotto, Capri (oil on cardboard)
WLT211556 The Blue Grotto, Capri (oil on cardboard) by Bierstadt, Albert (1830-1902); 17.3x22.4 cm; Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, USA; American, out of copyright

Cave structure, cross-section

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Stalactites, nature's mesmerizing sculptures, hang gracefully from the ceilings of caves around the world. Like frozen waterfalls, they create a breathtaking sight in places like Niagara Falls in Winter and Grottes de Lacave in Dordogne, France. The Geyser by Harry Fenn showcases stalactites formed over centuries, while Fingals Cave presents an otherworldly landscape with these formations. Harrisons Cave in Barbados takes us to the West Indies where stalactites dangle delicately amidst lush surroundings. In Austurland, Iceland, a man explores an ice cave within Breidamerkurjokull glacier – a testament to the beauty hidden beneath icy surfaces. Pieces of ice reflecting sunlight on Lake Baikal in Siberia resemble glistening stalactites suspended above its frozen waters. Gljufrafoss waterfall entices adventurers into its hidden cave adorned with magnificent stalactites. As sunset paints the sky at Lake Baikal's shore, ice formations take on an ethereal glow. Avshalom Stalactite cave in Beit Shemesh reveals ancient wonders underground while Hacienda Mucuyche's cenote cave transports visitors back to 18th-century Mexico. At nightfall in Castione della Pesolana, Italy's Grotta dei Pagani illuminates stalactites and stalagmites for a magical experience. These captivating structures remind us of Earth's geological marvels and inspire awe wherever they are found – be it under cascading waterfalls or within mysterious caves across continents.