Wieliczka Salt Mine

Wieliczka is very famous for its unique salt mines that are opened for visitors. The Wieliczka Salt Mine is the only salt mine in the world preserved in such an excellent condition. Actually, It served as a source of natural table salt until 2007. It is a national treasure and attracts millions of tourist every year. The Wieliczka Salt Mine is a whole underground labyrinth of tunnels, pits and chambers. The length o the mine is about 300km and spreads over nine levels, the deepest one being over 300 meters underground. An interesting fact about the unique Salt Mines is that there is a chapel located in the mines. And it is all decorated with artwork, even chandeliers, made from salt!