Surface buildings of the Salt Mine, Wieliczka, Malapolska, Poland.

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Mining on the site has been continuous for over 700 years. There are over 300 kms of tunnels in the mine as well as various caverns and chapels reaching a maximum depth of 327 m below ground level. Renowned for the health giving qualities of its micro-climate, it also contains a sanatorium for the treatment of chronic allergic diseases.

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Size: 3669px × 4764px
Location: Wieliczka, Malapolska, Poland.
Photo credit: © Leslie Garland / LGPL / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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