Turda Salt Mine
Salina Turda
Turda Salt Mine is a world-renowned, spectacular underground formation in Transylvania, Romania, transformed by human activity into a unique tourist destination offering recreation, health benefits, and a journey into history and legend.

πŸ“œ Turda Salt Mine is the world’s most spectacular natural underground formation, shaped by people.
✨ A unique tourist destination offering recreation, health benefits, and a journey into history and legend.

Why Go

🌍 Explore a world-renowned underground formation in Transylvania, Romania
🀩 Experience a fantastic journey into the underground, rich in unique experiences
πŸ’– Discover a natural source of health and good luck
πŸ‘‚ Enjoy unique acoustics in the salt gallery
πŸ’Ž Admire karst formations and salt efflorescence lining the walls
πŸ† Visit a Michelin-recognized site attracting over 12,000 visitors annually
🎒 Enjoy the Salt Mine – Amusement Park, Potaissa SPA & Wellness, Didactic Swimming Pool, and DurgΔƒu Salty Lakes
πŸ›οΈ Explore historical objectives like Franz Josef Gallery, Rudolf Mine, Theresa Mine, and Joseph Mine – Echo Chamber

Hours

πŸ—“οΈ Monday-Sunday: 09:00 am to 07:00 pm
⏰ Last entry: 06:00 pm

Tickets

🎟️ Online tickets are available for faster entry
πŸ“± Install the 'Salina Turda App' for convenience

History

⛏️ The Franz Josef Gallery, built between 1853 and 1870, facilitated surface salt transport
πŸ›‘οΈ Used as an air raid shelter during World War II
πŸ§€ Served as a cheese warehouse from 1948 to 1992
πŸ“ Originally 780m long, extended to 917m by the end of the 19th century

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