A
A
A
1 USD = 3,44 PLN

'Labirynt' Chełm's Chalk Undergrounds

PrintEmail
<< Go back to search results

Location:

  • Street Lubelska 55A
    Chełm 22-100
    Province: lubelskie (Lublin)
  • First phone: +48 825652530
  • Latitude (Y):
    N 51° 7' 58.4394"
    Longitude (X):
    E 23° 28' 17.7594"

Zobacz mapę:

Facilities

  • Offer’ type: Educational, Cultural

General information

  • Facility type: Cultural

Organiser

Prices and facilities



Information

Chełm's chalk undergrounds (old chalk mine) are a unique structure of historical interest on a national and even European scale. A labyrinth of mysterious galleries came into being as a result of the exploitation of rich chalk deposits which lie under the surface of the city. Underground corridors also came into existence on Chełm Hill, mainly for defensive purposes. The first pits started to operate in the Middle Ages and brought considerable profits to the inhabitants of Chełm, who used to send consignments of chalk even to faraway cities. They also served the inhabitants as shelters during raids, wars and pillage.

Copyright © 2012 POT branding_UE