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A UNESCO World Heritage Site operating since the 13th century. The underground tour descends 135 meters through chambers, chapels carved from salt, underground lakes, and the breathtaking Chapel of St. Kinga - an entire cathedral carved from rock salt.

While technically a separate town, Wieliczka is practically a Krakow suburb and home to the famous salt mine. The charming old town square, salt graduation tower, and local restaurants make it worth more than just the mine visit.

One of the world's oldest salt mines, operating continuously since the 13th century. The underground tour reveals stunning chapels carved entirely from salt, including the magnificent Chapel of St. Kinga, underground lakes, and centuries of mining history.

The oldest salt mine in Poland (1248), less touristy than Wieliczka but equally impressive. Unique features include an underground boat ride on a salt lake and the option to sleep overnight in a salt chamber 250 meters underground.

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