Located in Scotland, Fingal's Cave has striking natural basalt columns formed by a long process of crystallization of volcanic lava.
It is a system of caves located on the island of Staffa in Scotland. An island that only has 1 mile long and it has some caves product of endless rains and strong waves originated.
But the cave greatest of all , the cave or grotto of Fingal, was named in honor of the giant Fingal, a hero of the epic poetry of Ireland; and became the most incredible of all.
This island gained fame in 1722 when she was visited by the famous English naturalist Joseph Banc, who discovered the cave of Fingal. Since then, it is tourist destination for thousands of travelers and professional photographers.
Among its most striking features are its natural basalt columns, extremely regular basis. Most of them form a hexahedron, although there are also triangular. Each is formed by a long process of crystallization from volcanic lava.
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