Day 7 - The astonishing underground world of Wieliczka
Since the 13th century, salt has been mined in this part of the
world and, after breakfast, we set out to visit the Wieliczka Salt
Mines*.
In the centuries since salt was first mined, a stunning
subterranean city has been created, carved out of saline rock. With
a half-day guide, we marvel at sprawling cathedrals, chapels and
restaurants of this UNESCO World Heritage site. One of the most
spectacular chambers is St. Kinga's Chapel - measuring an
incredible 177ft long, 60ft wide and 40ft high. Here, we can marvel
at exquisite bas-reliefs depicting the Marriage at Cana and the
Last Supper, as well as relics of Pope John Paul II - and the
impressive chandeliers that cast a magical shimmer around the
room.
After an afternoon at leisure in Kraków, we head to the
Kazimierz district for a vacation highlight. Celebrating the
significant impact Jewish culture has had, we are entertained with
a vibrant and joyous klezmer performance during a traditional
Jewish dinner - a wonderful way to conclude our time in Kraków.
*Please note: there are a lot of stairs on our tour of
Wieliczka Salt Mines, but some elevators have been installed if
required. Call our team to discuss.
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