Wieliczka Salt MineDescription: Prepare to be amazed at the devotion and superstition that drove miners to carve figures, monuments and altarpieces into the walls of an 800-year-old salt mine.
As you walk down 360 steps into the salt mine, you get the impression of entering a vast underground city, complete with huge caverns and underground lakes. This underground world has earned a place on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list thanks to the creativity of the miners who carved chapels out of the walls, hundreds of metres below the surface. You will visit the largest of the chapels dedicated to St Kinga, the patron saint of salt miners. This subterranean church is richly decorated with chandeliers, sculptures, and religious figures carved out of salt. As you follow the 2 1/2-kilometre walk, you'll pass statues dating back to the 18th century depicting mythical, historical and religious figures. The last stop in the mine is the souvenir shop and snack bar. From here, the lift carries you back to the surface. Inclusions: tour guide assistance, guided tour, entrance ticket, leaving the mine in a lift after the tour, transportation. Exclusions: optional gratuity, food and drink, unless specified. Additional info: please bring warm clothing. The temperature underground is between 14oC and 16oC. There are approx. 800 steps on the route, 380 of them at the very beginning. It is a good idea to be wearing comfortable footwear. Photography and filming require buying a permit, the price is 10 PLN for 1 person. Special offer: twice a day. Hotel pick up from selected hotels.
Unavailable dates: December 24 December 25 December 31 January 01 Duration: 4 hours Frequency: daily Timetable: Morning tours
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