Bochnia

Poland
Bochnia, Poland
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Bochnia's salt mine, worked since the 13th century and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the oldest functioning salt mine in Europe and the town's defining attraction. This southern Polish town on the river Raba also has a walkable old town centre, sits on the edge of the Carpathian foothills, and lies within easy reach of Kraków.

  • Population29,184
  • Nearest water from center0.1 km
  • Nearest mountain from center16.5 km
  • UNESCO within 50 km5

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