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The Maiden's Cave at Taevaskoja

Under the red sandstone cliffs of Taevaskoja on the Ahja river is a small cave called the Neitsikoobas, the Maiden's Cave. It was said that a maiden lived inside, and that the spring water flowing from it was so pure that washing your eyes there would keep them healthy. People still visit the cave and the tall Big Taevaskoda cliff above the river.

Open it on the map See the spot on the old maps and as it is today

Eesti keeles

Taevaskoja punaste liivakivipankade all Ahja jõe ääres on väike koobas, mida kutsutakse Neitsikoopaks. Räägiti, et koopas elas neitsi ja sealt voolav allikavesi on nii puhas, et sellega silmi pestes jäävad need terveks. Inimesed käivad koopas ja selle kohal kõrguval Suurel Taevaskojal praegugi.

Map of the area around The Maiden's Cave at Taevaskoja
58.10990° N, 27.04630° E · Map: Maa- ja Ruumiamet

Source: Local place lore of Taevaskoja.

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