Wieliczka Salt Mine

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by Barbara Maliszewska

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The Wieliczka Salt Mine, located in the town of Wieliczka in southern Poland, is one of the world's oldest salt mines still in operation, having opened in the 13th century. This UNESCO World Heritage Site stretches over 287 kilometers of tunnels and reaches a depth of about 327 meters. Visitors can explore a subterranean world of intricate salt carvings, sculptures, and chapels, including the stunning Chapel of St. Kinga, adorned with crystal chandeliers and religious iconography all carved from salt.

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