Salt Mine

Transylvania


The meadowlands and chalky hills surrounding Turda have a secret underworld: a salt mine so impressive, it could be a supervillain’s lair. Walking along 900m of cave corridors, zebra-striped with salt and dirt, you’ll discover a chapel with a salt-encrusted Jesus and Mary; salt miners used to pray here before their shift. When you see the hefty 1881 extraction apparatus, you’ll understand why. Then descend into the most spectacular chamber, befitting a Bond nemesis. It’s a chilly 10°C to 12°C, so wear layers.

The mine is about 1.5km north from the centre of Turda. Parking at the salt mine costs a cheeky additional 5 lei per car.


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