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Visitors near the exhibition room above the Saint Kinga's Chapel can choose between two routes. The first route caters to miners, providing them with a history of technical mining. The second route, designed for tourists, offers more picturesque scenery. The tourist route will take you down over 800 steps.
In the 19th century, miners did not have luxurious staircases. This carving depicts the time when miners descended into the pit using ropes. The miners at the Wieliczka salt mine prayed before undertaking this hazardous work. This is the scene of the Anthony's Chapel, carved in the 17th century. Almost everything here is carved out of salt.
One of the most inspiring attractions on this journey is the underground brine lakes. This is also a famous spot for proposals.
In 1993, the lowest level of the mine below the Wessel Lake was completely flooded. The underground brine of the mine needs constant management. Tourists even visited these lakes in the 19th century. The underground water makes the air moist. Over time, salt crystals form everywhere, creating stalactites and covering objects.
The air is extremely fresh, and the Wieliczka salt mine has a spa for tourists with lung and respiratory issues. After the Covid-19 pandemic, the spa has established a special program for health recovery.
In addition to health benefits, there are models showcasing the history and mining techniques. A method of extracting salt from brine is also on display.
Salt from Wieliczka comes in various colors, including shades of green, gray, and gold. Sculptors have used honey-colored salt rock to highlight the infant Jesus in the Nativity scene at the Saint Kinga's Chapel.
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Reference: Travel guide from Mytour
MytourJanuary 9, 2023
