A vast network of rooms and churches literally all built with salt. You can even lick it off the walls. The water is extremely beneficial for those with arthritis or asthma.
Take the frequent trains (every 10 mins) from Krakow's main station.(journey time: 25 mins). Salt mines are just a few minutes walk from Wieliczka's main train station;
www.krakow-info.com/wielicz.htm
The trains run approximately hourly, not every 10 min.Send your feedback or queries to been.there@guardian.co.uk
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