Wieliczka Salt Mine and Slovakia
Wieliczka Salt Mines
These salt mines have been in operation for over 700 years.
Copernicus
One of numerous salt statues carved in caverns within the mine
salt scene
mine scene
we walked through lots of tunnels
186 miles of underground tunnels stretch over an area of 6 square miles. Nine levels of mining reach a depth of 440 feet.
This underground hall was carved by miners
It is used now as a concert hall.