Wieliczka Salt Mine and Slovakia

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Wieliczka Salt Mines

These salt mines have been in operation for over 700 years.
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Copernicus

One of numerous salt statues carved in caverns within the mine
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salt scene

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mine scene

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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.
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This underground hall was carved by miners

It is used now as a concert hall.
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