There is a salt mine in Poland with underground lakes, chapels and salt chandeliers, and it looks unreal
The salt mine in Wieliczka, near Krakow, proves that salt itself can be a masterpiece. The mine was first discovered in the 13th century and today it is on the First UNESCO World Heritage List. Because of? The salt mine has underground lakes, 2000 chambers, and chapels equipped with huge chandeliers. And if that wasn't enough, every little thing is made of salt. The mine is so surreal that it resembles a Tomb Raider level.
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1. The history of the salt mine in Wieliczka dates back to the Middle Ages when it was called Magnum Sal, or Great Salt.
2. In the 13th century, it was the largest source of salt in the country, which was of decisive importance for the country's economy.
3. Today it is one of the main tourist attractions in Poland.
4. According to the Wieliczka Salt Mine website, there were 300-350 salt mines in operation in the Middle Ages, and salt production could be around 7-8 tons per year.
5. It is said that the first tourist was Nicolaus Copernicus, who visited the mine in 1493.
6. In memory of this event, a statue of an astronomer made of salt was installed in a straw chamber named after him.
7. Surprisingly, miners are still working today.
8. The huge historical chambers, shafts, and corridors are in for a lot of renovation, keeping in mind that 2 million visitors a year flock here.
9. We can only imagine how huge the entire underground structure is because only 2% of it is accessible to tourists.
10. Meanwhile, the corridors of the salt mines form a real labyrinth.
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