of natural and cultural world
heritage sites in 1986.
International scientific circles have thus acknowledged the importance of the
caves as one of the natural treasures of planet Earth. Ranking among the most
important caves in the world, Škocjan Caves represents the most significant
underground phenomena in both the Karst region and Slovenia.
Following its independence, the Republic
of Sloveniacommitted itself to actively protecting the Škocjan Caves area; for
this reason, it established the Škocjan
Caves Regional Park, Slovenia and
its Managing Authority, the Škocjan Caves Park Public Service Agency.
