The Wieliczka Salt Mine is one of the oldest mining operations in the world, active since the 13th century. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is located just 15 km from the center of Krakow.

At 135 meters below ground, an extraordinary underground world opens up: vast chambers carved in salt, crystal-clear lakes, chapels decorated with salt chandeliers and intricate sculptures. The famous Chapel of St. Kinga is a masterpiece of underground art, entirely sculpted in salt.

Guided tours take you through over 3 km of tunnels and 22 chambers, telling you centuries of mining history and the legendary tales of Princess Kinga.

The Wieliczka Salt Mine is one of the oldest salt mines in the world still in operation, with over 700 years of history. Founded in the 13th century, it produced table salt continuously from the Middle Ages until 2007. Over the centuries, miners carved a fascinating underground labyrinth of chambers, chapels and salt lakes, decorating the spaces with sculptures and bas-reliefs in salt. The Chapel of St. Kinga, entirely carved in salt at 101 meters depth, is the mine's crown jewel. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1978.

Sale e Luce: Arte nelle Profondità

1 giu — 31 ott

🕐 Lun-Dom 08:00-19:00

Spettacolare mostra di installazioni luminose nelle camere storiche della Miniera di Sale di Wieliczka, dove artisti internazionali trasformano le grotte in gallerie d'arte contemporanea.