Grotto (disambiguation)
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A grotto can be several things:
- Grotto is a synonym for a small caveCaveA cave or cavern is a natural underground space large enough for a human to enter. The term applies to natural cavities some part of which is in total darkness. The word cave also includes smaller spaces like rock shelters, sea caves, and grottos.Speleology is the science of exploration and study...
or a chamber within a cave. - GrottoGrottoA grotto is any type of natural or artificial cave that is associated with modern, historic or prehistoric use by humans. When it is not an artificial garden feature, a grotto is often a small cave near water and often flooded or liable to flood at high tide...
is a cave with cultural significance, or a garden feature imitating it. - Grotto is a kind of family-run wine-restaurant in Italian-speaking Switzerland (called this because originally they were caves designed for keeping the wine).
- Grotto (National Speleological Society)Grotto (National Speleological Society)A Grotto is an internal organization of the National Speleological Society . They generally function as the local NSS chapter/club. Many Grottos however, operate in areas outside of their local area, with many operating in several states. Most Grottos also participate in Regions which are loose...
is a member-club of the US National Speleological Society - Grotto, WashingtonGrotto, WashingtonGrotto is a small unincorporated community in King County, Washington, United States. It is located on Highway 2 west of Stevens Pass in the Cascade Mountains, near the town of Skykomish. Grotto is known for its scenic mountain environment....
- Santa's GrottoSanta's Grotto- The Legend of Santa's Workshop :Santa's Workshop or Santa's Grotto, is the workshop where Santa Claus makes the toys and presents given out at Christmas. In Santa Claus mythology, the workshop is a sprawling complex located at the North Pole...
is a traditional retail store Christmas attraction. - The GrottoThe GrottoThe National Sanctuary of our Sorrowful Mother, popularly known as The Grotto, is a Catholic sanctuary on Sandy Boulevard at Northeast 85th Avenue, Portland, Oregon, United States, set both at the foot of and on top of a cliff. A large meditation hall whose main chamber is at clifftop level extends...
is a Catholic sanctuary in Portland, Oregon, US - GrottenGrottenGrotten , is an honorary residence owned by the Norwegian state. It is located on the premises of the Royal Palace in the city centre of Oslo, and given as a permanent residence to a person specifically bestowed this honour by the King of Norway. The most recent occupant was the Norwegian composer...
is an honorary residence in Oslo, Norway provided by the king - The Grotto (album)The Grotto (album)The Grotto is the sixth solo album released by Kristin Hersh. It was released on the 17 March 2003 on 4AD records, simultaneously with the Throwing Muses record. It features Howe Gelb on piano and Andrew Bird on violin...
, a 2003 album by Kristin Hersh - The Grotto is a colloquialism for the Mystic Order of Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted RealmMystic Order of Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted RealmThe Mystic Order of Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm, also known as M.O.V.P.E.R. or The Grotto, is an appendant body in Freemasonry.-Overview:...
, an order appendant to Freemasonry.