Salt Mine in Wieliczka Near Krakow, Poland

Salt Mine in Wieliczka Near Krakow Stately Homes in Krakow, Malopolskie, Poland

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Salt Mine Museum in Wieliczka near Krakow (Cracow).
The quotation comes from the justification for entering the Wieliczka Salt Mine on unesco's First World List of Cultural and Natural Heritage:
"The historic Salt Mine in Wieliczka is the only mining site in the world functioning continuously since the Middle Ages. Lying on nine levels, its original excavations (longitudinals, traverses, chambers, lakes, as well as minor and major shafts) stretch for the total of about 300 kilometres: reaching the depth of 327 metres they illustrate all the stages of mining technology development over time."
How to get there:
Wieliczka is 10 km away from Krakow. You can get there by the train fom Main Station ( remember to take the stop Wieliczka-Rynek) or by mini buses every half an hour