Video: Romanian salt mine converted into a history museum
2024 Author: Richard Flannagan | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-15 23:55
Romanians are an enterprising people. What is the opening of a museum on the territory of an abandoned salt mine! The old production was changed beyond recognition, turning it into a real place of pilgrimage for tourists. Every day, hundreds of people from all over the world come to Transylvania (35 km from the city of Cluj-Napoca) to admire the former salt mine and breathe healthy air.
The fact is that the air humidity in the mine is 80% at a temperature of 11-12 degrees Celsius, as a result of which there are practically no bacteria and allergens. Therefore, staying in the mine has a good healing effect on the respiratory organs. Perhaps that is why the locals come here to breathe the healing air and have fun.
Speaking of entertainment: on the first level of the mine, there are bowling alleys, mini-golf, a sports ground, a Ferris wheel, and ping-pong tables. You can rent a boat for a water excursion on the lower level, in the middle of an underground lake.
The cost of one excursion in the former salt mine is 4.5 euros. And those wishing to ride the Ferris wheel will have to spend another 1 euro. But as a result, you can get a lot of positive emotions and improve your respiratory system. By the way, lovers of salt mines can be advised to visit the Polish Wieliczka mine, which houses the famous salt statues, the chambers of Casimir the Great and even a working chapel.
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