2024

SHELL GROTTO

Natural site to discover

Discovered in 1835, this cave, divided into several rooms, houses mosaics of shells (oysters, cockles, mussels) probably more than 2,000 years old. In all, more than 4.6 million shells. It is a mysterious place, made of small underground passages and different spaces that will fascinate lovers of history and unusual places. Its origins and use are still more or less unknown, but its charm is real and the magic works easily, it is a must in Margate!

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