Wieliczka Collection

Tourist route, Wieliczka Salt Mine, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Krakow, Malopolska, Poland, Europe

Tourist route, Chapel of St. Kinga, Wieliczka Salt Mine, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Krakow, Malopolska, Poland, Europe

Salt mine, near Cracow 1870
Salt mine of Wielitska, near Cracow, Poland, workmen deep down in the mines, chipping away at the salt. Date: 1870

Salt Mine Shaft Entrance - Wieliczka, Poland
Wieliczka, Poland - a famous salt mining town. Active mining ceased in 1996 due to low prices and the flooding of the mine. Salt has been produced here since the 13th century

Une Vue des Mines de sel de Wieliczka, en Pologne (engraving)
3645044 Une Vue des Mines de sel de Wieliczka, en Pologne (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Une Vue des Mines de sel de Wieliczka, en Pologne)

La Chapelle Saint-Antoine, en sel, dans les mines de Wieliczka (engraving)
3645148 La Chapelle Saint-Antoine, en sel, dans les mines de Wieliczka (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Chapelle Saint-Antoine, en sel)

Salt: Wieliczka salt mine, Poland (chromolitho)
1093264 Salt: Wieliczka salt mine, Poland (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Salt: Wieliczka salt mine, Poland)

Saint Kinga of Poland, 1892. Artist: Matejko, Jan Alojzy (1838-1893)
Saint Kinga of Poland, 1892. Found in the collection of Regional Museum, Wieliczka

Mining for rock salt, c1890. Miners being lowered down a shaft on rope slings to begin their shift in the salt mine at Wieliczka, Galicia, Poland

Diorama. Extraction of salt. Wieliczka Salt Mine, Poland
Mining history. Diorama. Extraction of salt. Wieliczka Salt Mine, Poland. In use since the 18th century. Deutches Museum. Munich. Germany

Chapel Made of Salt
Miners in the salt mine at Wieliczka, Poland, carved this shrine, the Kinga Chapel, in the salt, 101 metres below ground. Successive generations worked on it for 70 years. Date: 17th century

Former locomotive at Wieliczka Salt Mine
Wieliczka Salt Mine (on the outskirts of Krakow) was once one of the most profitable industrial establishments when common salt was commercially a medieval equivalent of todays oil

Working in the Wieliczka Salt Mine (engraving)
XJF618944 Working in the Wieliczka Salt Mine (engraving) by Piliaski, Adam (1810 - 1887); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wieliczka is a mining town in Poland)

Rock Salt: Miners at work in salt mine Wieliczka, Galicia, Poland. Mine worked for 1, 000 years. In 1916, 67 miles of galleries. Very pure deposit. Card published 1916. Chromolithograph

Rock Salt: Miners being lowered down the shaft on rope slings to begin their shift in the salt mine at Wieliczka, Galicia, Poland. Mine worked for 1, 000 67 miles of Very pure deposit

Wieliczka Salt Mine, UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Krakow (Cracow), Poland, Europe

Salt Mine, Wieliczka
The vast salt mines at Wieliczka, Poland

Wieliczka Salt Mines
Salt mining at Wieliczka

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Discover the enchanting underground world of Wieliczka, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located near Krakow in Malopolska, Poland. Embark on a captivating tourist route through the historic Wieliczka Salt Mine, dating back to 1870. Marvel at the breathtaking Chapel of St. Kinga, entirely carved out of salt by skilled miners. Immerse yourself in the rich history and cultural significance of this remarkable salt mine as you explore its labyrinthine shafts and tunnels. Step into the past with a diorama showcasing the extraction of salt, providing insight into the arduous work carried out by miners throughout history. Admire an engraving that offers a glimpse into Wieliczka's stunning mines from centuries ago, highlighting their grandeur and importance. Be awestruck by another engraving depicting the magnificent Chapel Saint-Antoine made entirely from salt within these extraordinary mines. Experience firsthand how salt has shaped this region's identity with a chromolitho artwork showcasing Wieliczka's precious mineral. Learn about Saint Kinga of Poland through an exquisite painting by Jan Alojzy Matejko, capturing her grace and devotion to her people. Transport yourself back to c1890 as you witness miners diligently mining for rock salt - a testament to their resilience and dedication. Don't miss exploring unique attractions such as a chapel constructed solely from salt or encountering remnants like an old locomotive that once operated within these hallowed grounds. Wander through time and space at Wieliczka Salt Mine – an unparalleled journey beneath Earth's surface revealing both natural wonders and human ingenuity intertwined in one unforgettable experience.