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Wieliczka Salt Mine
Poland
The process of mining salt can produce some of the most majestic and tranquilizing images ever seen . These landscapes include multicolored pools of water , deep caverns , and geometric carvings . The sites are so mesmerizing , many of them have become home to museums and tour destinations .
Located in Krakow , Poland , the former Wieliczka Salt Mine draws millions of visitors every year . Built in the 13th century , it was one of the world ’ s oldest operating mines until its closure in 2007 . Now , the underground salt mine is a dreamland cathedral for visitors .
32 March 2016