The Wieliczka Salt Mines

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September 17th 2018

Published: May 6th 2022

The salt mines of Wieliczka have been in operation for over 700 years. Extraction of salt from surface brine began in the 13 century. Under the patronage of Kazimierz III the Great (1310-1370), extraction mining began in earnest in the 14th century. Salt was a valuable commodity, not only for seasoning but for preservation of foodstuffs. Tours of the mine reach 443 feet (135 m), though the the wor... Read Full Entry

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Andrew Lisowski

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"I haven't been everywhere, but it's on my list." I've traveled for a long time and have many memories of places and people. I enjoy travel, especially to new places I haven't seen before. Every journey, whether brief or extended, provides the opportunity for a new experience or a different way to see things. I like travel photography, too, and always have my camera with me. I look to the "4Hs of Tourism" as a guide when traveling: understanding the Habitat; Heritage; History and Handicrafts. Member of the TravBuddy travel blogging community from 2007 until its demise in 2018. [world... full info

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The Resurrection

Wieliczka Salt Mine. Kaplica Św. Kingi - St. Kinga's Chapel. The Resurrection carved in rock salt. DSC_0653p1

Salt Pulpit in St. Kinga's Chapel

Wieliczka Salt Mine. Kaplica Św. Kingi. Pulpit in St. Kinga's Chapel made of rock salt. DSC_0659p1

St. Kinga's Chapel

Wieliczka Salt Mine. Kaplica Św. Kingi - St. Kinga's Chapel. Carved in rock salt. DSC_0665p1

Altar

Wieliczka Salt Mine. Kaplica Św. Kingi - St. Kinga's Chapel. Altar carved in rock salt. DSC_0667p1

The Crucifixion

Wieliczka Salt Mine. Kaplica Św. Kingi - St. Kinga's Chapel. The Crucifixion, carved in rock salt. DSC_0668p1

Pope John Paul II

Wieliczka Salt Mine. Kaplica Św. Kingi - St. Kinga's Chapel. Statue of Pope John Paul II carved in rock salt. IMG_5521

Saltwater Pool

Wieliczka Salt Mine. Saltwater pool 331 ft. (101 m) underground in the Barącz Chamber. DSC_0671

No Admittance

Wieliczka Salt Mine. Area off limits to visitors. This brought to mind the movie trope where a group of characters is intent on going where they are not supposed to go. In a horror film set underground, characters would immediately cross this barricade. IMG_5529

Salt Mine Railway

Wieliczka Salt Mine. Mine railway. Tracks were first laid in the mine in 1854. DSC_0684

Mine Train

Wieliczka Salt Mine. Mine train and electric locomotive and hopper (ore) cars. DSC_0686

Mine Train

Wieliczka Salt Mine. Mine train electric locomotive with wooden pilings. DSC_0687

Vault in the Drozdowice III Chamber

Wieliczka Salt Mine. Vault in the Drozdowice III Chamber 361 ft. (110 m) underground. The last chamber on the Tourist Route, containing displays and souvenirs. DSC_0679p1

Wieliczka Salt Mine

Wieliczka Salt Mine. Szyb Górsko - Górsko Shaft and headframe. Established before 1622. DSC_0693p1

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