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Amazing!!! Lots of graphics at link. Wieliczka Salt Mine – An Astounding Subterranean Salt Cathedral (Original Post) RKP5637 Feb 2013 OP
I've heard of it but never have seen any photos. UNBELIEVABLE. snagglepuss Feb 2013 #1
You're welcome! RKP5637 Feb 2013 #2
beautiful place madokie Feb 2013 #3
I'm always absolutely amazed at places like this, tucked away that often we don't RKP5637 Feb 2013 #5
SOOO cool!!! Skittles Feb 2013 #4
I remember seeing a whole program on it years ago, I believe on PBS. n/t Cleita Feb 2013 #6
Wow! Stunning. dixiegrrrrl Feb 2013 #7
Thanks! I stumbled across this in one of my files tonight, I had RKP5637 Feb 2013 #8
Thanks for the Link burrowowl Feb 2013 #9
Looks like an inspiration Lordquinton Feb 2013 #10
Astonishing! Lasher Feb 2013 #11
I've been there. IveWornAHundredPants Feb 2013 #12
whoa! Unreal! Demo_Chris Feb 2013 #13
Please don't lick the altar. MNBrewer Feb 2013 #14
LOL RKP5637 Feb 2013 #16
Amazing place of artistic endeavor! thanks for posting this, I had never seen nor heard of it. northoftheborder Feb 2013 #15
Amazing. Thank you. 840high Feb 2013 #17
Wow, I had never heard of this place... ljm2002 Feb 2013 #18
I was there in 2002 Paulie Feb 2013 #19

RKP5637

(67,111 posts)
8. Thanks! I stumbled across this in one of my files tonight, I had
Wed Feb 27, 2013, 09:14 PM
Feb 2013

forgotten about it. It's sooo cool I thought DU would enjoy it ... each time I see it, it just blows my mind. Places like this really intrigue me, sort of hidden away, and they are gems!!!

 
12. I've been there.
Wed Feb 27, 2013, 10:23 PM
Feb 2013

It's really amazing - there's more to it even than these photos show, but the cathedral is probably the single most remarkable thing. You go down into it by stairs, many many stairs, and rocket back up in a cool little elevator. There's a cafeteria down there that's "The Deepest Restaurant in Europe," or maybe it was the world. Anyway, great place to have a piwo (beer) or two.

Paulie

(8,462 posts)
19. I was there in 2002
Thu Feb 28, 2013, 12:11 AM
Feb 2013

Very cool in person, photos kind of lose the detail because of lighting. There are other chapels but some are being closed off because of safety.

Everyone should visit!

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