Slănic Salt Mine – Unirea Mine

The Unirea Mine in Slănic, Prahova County, has tall galleries cut into the salt, where you can see the light and dark bands of the deposit. The mine became a tourist attraction in 1972, and the viewing area is 208 meters below the surface. Huge walls and pillars show how the salt was mined. Visitors are taken underground by minibus, according to Salrom rules. Dress for the underground temperature, even on hot days. Opening hours and transport conditions are announced by the salt mine’s operator.

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