There’s A Salt Mine In Poland With Underground Lakes, Chapels, And Chandeliers Made Of Salt And It Looks Unreal (30 Pics)
InterviewSitting on everyone’s kitchen counter is the kitchen staple so basic it’s borderline boring. And as I write, I’m already thinking of salt more than I have in this past year combined.
But the Wieliczka salt mine, near Krakow, Poland proves that salt can be a masterpiece on its own. The mine was first opened in the 13th century, and today, it’s a part of the First UNESCO World Heritage List. For a reason! The salt mine, which reaches -1072 ft at its deepest point, features underground lakes, 2,000 chambers, and chapels equipped with enormous chandeliers. And if that wasn’t enough, every little thing is made of salt. The mine is so unreal, it brings to mind a level in Tomb Raider, rather than a place thanks to which I season my dinner.
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This is the biggest chapel in this mine with the most figurines and decorations. The walls, the floor, the ceiling, the statues are all salt! Our guide told us we can taste it. Licked a finger damp, rubbed it against basically anything, and tasted it. Yup, it's salt. Haha, kinda gross but gotta try it.
The work and effort to make this place of beauty was staggeringly and eminently breathtaking in my opinion!
Everything about this place is so beautiful wonderful, it just feeds the imagination in so many ways. I would love to know who carved the statues, who made the beautiful Chandeliers and how long has it taken to do all this. Thank you Bored Panda Staff for this which as usual is what you do best only the most beautiful post and I love them all. Ed
Went to Poland a couple of years ago to visit some historical places related to WWII, since I've got some free time I've made the tour in the Salt Mine without any expectation. Turned out to be the most astonishing place i've visited so far. Incredibe!
There are a lot of other salt mines in Poland, but this one is by far the best I've been to
Load More Replies...They let you get married there. And on admission they tell you there is a sizeable portion of salt you have to have to lick off the walls before you leave. Kinda old joke, but I believed it. Just once 😌
I still have the salt from the shop 😂 They also have Sunday mass in the chapel, I am not sure if it costs money, but I think that is pretty cool for anyone interested!
Load More Replies...Went to Poland a couple of years ago to visit some historical places related to WWII, since I've got some free time I've made the tour in the Salt Mine without any expectation. Turned out to be the most astonishing place i've visited so far. Incredibe!
There are a lot of other salt mines in Poland, but this one is by far the best I've been to
Load More Replies...They let you get married there. And on admission they tell you there is a sizeable portion of salt you have to have to lick off the walls before you leave. Kinda old joke, but I believed it. Just once 😌
I still have the salt from the shop 😂 They also have Sunday mass in the chapel, I am not sure if it costs money, but I think that is pretty cool for anyone interested!
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