On the UNESCO List of World Heritage, the Wieliczka salt mine (13th c) is one of the world’s oldest mining sites still in operation. The underground tourist route leads through a labyrinth of galleries and caverns with unique sculptures, all carved from rock salt. St Kinga’s Chapel at the depth of 101 meters is the most beautiful chamber and is decorated with white crystal salt chandeliers and bas-relief sculptures carved in grey salt. The mine also has a sanatorium. The museum display shows mining tools and documents related to the mine’s history.
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