Ask anyone what they associate with caves, and they’d probably cite darkness, discomfort, and bat poo.

We’re not disagreeing – there’s a reason hermits traditionally retreat to caves to get away from their fellow man – but there’s a cabal of caves the world over that defy that dank reputation. There’s just as much below ground as there is above – if you know where to look…

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Sometimes we get so caught up with the routine life living in a city brings with it, we tend to forget just how beautiful the world we live in is.

Here to remind you of nature's marvels are 10 breathtakingly beautiful images of caves around the world.