Altamira Museum and Cave

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Cave whose 14,000 year old prehistoric paintings are world famous and considered to be one of the best examples of prehistoric art in the world, with its walls and ceilings are filled with paintings of bison, horses, deer, and other animals. No longer open to the public in order to prevent deterioration of the art, there is now a museum and replica cave near the original site, allowing visitors to experience and appreciate these amazing examples of prehistoric art.

Museum with a replica cave of the 14,000 year old prehistoric cave paintings of bison, horses, deer, and other animals. It was first discovered in 1879 by the young daughter of a local archaeologist. It became a very popular tourist destination, so much so that in 2002, the cave was closed to the public in order to prevent deterioration of the art. Now a museum and replica cave sit near the original site, allowing visitors to experience and appreciate these amazing examples of prehistoric art.