Outside Kraków we visited the Wieliczka Salt Mine, in operation since the 13th century and only recenlty ceased operations. Salt from the mine was extrememly valuable until it could be extracted from the sea in large quantities. Mining operations ceases in 1996. Since that time, former miners have made exquisite carvings - there are even chandeliers and a cathedral. Probalby a cool place for a wedding.
Above you can see the depths to which one must descend.
More recent era of the mine. Note salt chandelier.
Flight to Egypt
Not sure this refers to, but the carving of the man at the bottom is impressive.
Last Supper.
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