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Wieliczka Salt Mine. Statue of Copernicus carved in in rock salt. Copernicus visited the mine in 1493. Installed in 1992. DSC_0586p1
The Wieliczka Salt Mines

September 17th 2018
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 more
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