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Wieliczka Salt Mine

10 Danilowicza Street, Krakow, Poland

Featured Review : No trip to Krakow would be complete without a visit to the unforgettable salt mines in Wieliczka. Although they are the oldest mines in the world still open, absolutely no knowledge of Polish history is needed to appreci...See Full Review

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Wieliczka Salt Mine Reviews

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Where Tolkein Meets Jules Verne

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Praskipark from Warsaw, Poland
  • July 1, 2009
Quote: No trip to Krakow would be complete without a visit to the unforgettable salt mines in Wieliczka. Although they are the oldest mines in the world still open, absolutely no knowledge of Polish history is needed to appreciate them. The tour of the... Read the full Wieliczka Salt Mine review

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A Fun Day Trip

  • 3 out of 5 stars by caromeow from Prague, Czech Republic
  • November 29, 2008
Quote: Open: 1. April to 31.10 7:30am to 7:30pm2. November to 31. March 8:00am to 5:00pmIn order to see the mines, you must take a tour. English tours are 61 to 64 zl depending on which month you go, or 46 to 49 for a reduced price ticket (children 4 to... Read the full Wieliczka Salt Mine review

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Wieliczka Salt Mine

  • 4 out of 5 stars by KHackem from Fort Myers Beach, Florida
  • June 28, 2008
Wieliczka Salt Mine
Quote: The Wieliczka Salt Mine is a great day excursion that is very close to Krakow. From the city center it is about 30 minutes to the mine. There are buses that go to the mine from specific bus stops throughout Krakow. Your hotel should be able to... Read the full Wieliczka Salt Mine review

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Wieliczka Salt Mine

  • 5 out of 5 stars by chewyorange from Kenora, Ontario
  • April 21, 2008
Wieliczka Salt Mine
Quote: The Wieliczka Salt Mine is a short excursion located only 30 minutes from the centre of Krakow.You can catch buses from many of the stops specially marked in Krakow. Find out from your hotel where the closest stop is to you. The mini shuttle bus... Read the full Wieliczka Salt Mine review

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Wieliczka Salt Mine

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Mandan Lynn from Smithwick, South Dakota
  • May 9, 2006
Quote: Wieliczka Salt Mine7:30am to 7:30pm (April 1 to October 31)8am to 5om (November 2 to March 31)English tour: 60 zloty, 50 zloty for students (slightly more expensive in July and August).10 zloty for permission to take pictures or video.The tour takes... Read the full Wieliczka Salt Mine review

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Wielczka Salt Mine: Lot's Wife is not here.

  • 5 out of 5 stars by hagnel2 from Hamilton, Ontario
  • June 24, 2005
Wielczka Salt Mine: Lot's Wife is not here.
Quote: This is Europe’s oldest salt mine and was placed on UNESCO's world list in 1978. Many famous tourists have visited, including Copernicus {1493}, Goethe {1790}, political leaders, scientists, and artists. The tourist route, around 20 chambers, was... Read the full Wieliczka Salt Mine review

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Wieliczka Salt Mine

  • 5 out of 5 stars by AineUiG from Rath Cairn, Ireland
  • March 11, 2005
Quote: One of the oldest salt mines in Europe, Wieliczka is for everyone except the claustrophobic! The air is clean and dry, so if you have asthma or hay fever, the mine provides a break from pollution. The tour takes you around some of the oldest... Read the full Wieliczka Salt Mine review

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Wieliczka Salt Mine

  • 4 out of 5 stars by sknight_co from Littleton, Colorado
  • September 29, 2004
Quote: I'll admit this was much more interesting than I would have guessed. This salt mine has been in operation for 700 years, but its claim to fame is the sculpting of the rock salt into caverns containing statues, chapels, and even chandeliers. It is... Read the full Wieliczka Salt Mine review

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Wieliczka Salt Mine

  • 3 out of 5 stars by Verve from Ames, Iowa
  • November 25, 2002
Quote: Wieliczka Salt Mine is a monument to the acheivements of humankind. It was listed by UNESCO as one of the 12 most priceless wonders of the world. It has been continously mined for 600 years. It has been filled with statutory that has been carved... Read the full Wieliczka Salt Mine review

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Wieliczka Salt Mine

  • 4 out of 5 stars by rhiannon1968 from locarno, Switzerland
  • January 30, 2002
Wieliczka Salt Mine
Quote: The Wieliczka Salt Mine is now on the list of the UNESCO World Heritage places. It's a unique museum--one that will fascinate both adults and children. Mining started here in the 13th century, and it is still actively mined. The mine is spread over... Read the full Wieliczka Salt Mine review

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