We drive east from Cracow, just about 30 minutes of ride we get to Bochnia. The salt mine in Bochnia is one of the oldest in the world. Bochnia Salt Mine is less famous in comparison to Wieliczka, but it can be a pleasant surprise. The mine also dates back to medieval times and it has a sequence of very interesting chambers. In contrast to Wieliczka it is a bit off the beaten track, farther away from Krakow and it can be used as a spa for people with respiratory diseases. The 2.5-kilometer tourist route runs at the depth of 290 meters. The mine’s largest cavern, the Ważyn chamber, has facilities for recreation and health treatment services. Just close to Bochnia there is Wiśnicz - an interesting example of combination of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles. The castle of Nowy Wiśnicz used to be the residence of the magnate Kmita and Lubomirski families, well-rooted in the region of Małopolska. The castle nicely combines features of defensive and residential architecture with particularly picturesque landscape. Today the exhibition arranged in the castle interiors shows us its history as well as the process of its reconstruction. One can see the sarcophagus of Stanisław Lubomirski, copper and brass utensils, and miniature models of residences from the Małopolska region.
Lunch in local restaurant is included.
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