Bochnia Salt Mine

GPTKB entity

Properties (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:item
gptkbp:accessibility Open to the public
gptkbp:archaeologicalFindings Mining tools
Old maps
Salt_mining_equipment
gptkbp:associated_with Wieliczka Salt Mine
European_history
Polish_history
gptkbp:built 1990
gptkbp:cultural_heritage Part_of_Polish_national_identity
gptkbp:cultural_significance Part_of_the_historic_salt_mining_region_of_Poland
gptkbp:culturalEvents Concerts and exhibitions
gptkbp:current_use Tourism
gptkbp:depth approximately 250 m
gptkbp:environmental_impact Minimal due to underground operations
gptkbp:established 1248
gptkbp:famous_for Historical mining techniques
Underground chapels
Salt_sculptures
gptkbp:features sculptures
chapels
underground lakes
gptkbp:geologicalFeatures Salt_deposits
gptkbp:historical_significance One of the oldest salt mines in Poland
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Bochnia Salt Mine
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:Historic_Monuments_of_Poland
gptkbp:length approximately 300 km
gptkbp:local_economy Supports tourism
gptkbp:localLegends Ghost stories
Historical figures associated with mining
Salt-related_folklore
gptkbp:location gptkb:Bochnia,_Poland
gptkbp:nearby_attractions Yes
gptkbp:notable_event Flooding in 1992
gptkbp:notableGuestStars gptkb:Ferdinand_von_Zeppelin
gptkb:Pope_John_Paul_II
Various artists and musicians
gptkbp:operates_in gptkb:Kraków_Saltworks_Museum
gptkbp:period Middle Ages
gptkbp:primaryMission Rock salt
gptkbp:productionCompany Room and pillar
gptkbp:releaseYear Salt deposits in the 12th century
gptkbp:renovated Ongoing
gptkbp:rootSystem over 300 km
gptkbp:safetyFeatures Regular inspections
gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives Protected site
gptkbp:tour Available
gptkbp:type Cultural heritage site
gptkbp:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site Yes
gptkbp:visitors Guided tours
Cafés and restaurants
Souvenir shops
gptkbp:visitorsPerYear approximately 100,000