Quite the opposite — the Wieliczka Salt Mines are one of Poland’s biggest tourist attractions, complete with restaurants, gift shops and a chamber big enough to accommodate bungee jumping.

Krakow’s salt came from the Wieliczka Salt Mines, located about 10 miles south east of the city center. Mining began there in the 13th century.

As we drew away from the airport at Krakow, Poland, my son said: “Well, this is the 53rd country I’ve been to.” He must have inherited some of his father’s genes, althou… ...

Revel in the musical riches of Poland’s historical second city, whose countless concert venues even include a chapel deep within a salt mine.

The 13th-century salt mine in Wieliczka is one of the world’s oldest salt mines with a unique geological structure. It is a stunning testimony to technological progress occasioned by human ...

This magic Polish salt mine can be found deep underground and resembles a fairytale palace with azure lakes and stunning chapels filled with sparkly chandeliers carved entirely from salt. The site ...

Revel in the musical riches of Poland’s historical second city, whose countless concert venues even include a chapel deep within a salt mine.