Krakow Wieliczka salt mine Michalowice Chamber Poland

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Opened in the 13th century, the mine produced table salt continuously until 2007, as one of the world's oldest salt mines in operation. Throughout, the royal mine was run by the Żupy krakowskie Salt Mines company. The mine's attractions include dozens of statues and four chapels carved out of the rock salt by the miners. The older sculptures have been supplemented with new carvings made by contemporary artists. About million people visit the Wieliczka Salt Mine annually. The mine is one of Poland's official national Historic Monuments.

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Location: Kraków, Poland
Photo credit: © David Lyon / Alamy / Afripics
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