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Salt mine
Mining in the mine was terminated in 1992 since it became a famous attraction and is also inscribed on the UNESCO list. It is 327 m deep and about 300 km long, of which about 3.5 km are accessible to tourists. On the route, it is possible to admire sculptures by miners as well as contemporary artists, which are made of salt rock. The biggest attraction, however, are not the statues, but the chapels, which are located on the route with the largest at the end of the route. The mine also includes a salt bath.
Statue of Nicolaus Copernicus
Salt statue of one of the most famous astronomers of Polish origin, Nicolaus Copernicus
Story
A story about how they brought salt directly to the queen very similar to our story Salt over Gold.
Salt extraction
In the past, animals, which not only served to export salt from the mine, but also powered several mining mechanisms, also played a key role in salt mining.
Miners
In the mine there are several statues of miners in their typical clothes and with original tools.
Saline solution
In the past, salt extraction was the first to begin by evaporation.
Rangers
According to legend, the salt elves guard the mine and hide in the deepest parts of the mine.
A biblical story
In the largest cathedral, stories from the Bible are engraved on the walls.
Escape
The story continues with the depiction of the escape of Santa Claus from Jerusalem.
Altar
Altar carved into the salt rock located in the largest chapel in the mine.
John Paul II
There is also a salt statue of the Polish Pope John Paul II in the chapel.
Old gods
The mine also has flooded rooms with statues of ancient gods.
Scarf
At the end of the complex there is a hall with a stage where weddings or concerts are held regularly, among other things there is also a 3D cinema or restaurant.
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