Undergroud church of rock salt
The Chapel of St. Kingda in the Wieliczka Salt Mine is unique in many respects. This is most likely why it attracts not only tourists who seek a thrill and an “out of this world” experience, but also engaged couples who, fascinated by the magnificent ambiance, want to get married in this underground church.
This is the world’s biggest church built underground. It is located at the depth of 101 meters in the Wieliczka Salt Mine. Made exclusively of rock salt, it is dedicated to St. Kinga, a patron saint of salt mine workers.
One might think it would be dark and murky, but in the contrary! The splendid chapel, 54 meters in length, 12 meters in height and 18 meters wide, is shot through with the light of elaborate chandeliers made of true salt crystals.
Its splendours make it the dreamland location for a Holy Mass, a wedding, a classical or religious music concert for groups of up to 400 people.
"Wieliczka" Salt Mine, Wieliczka, Lesser Poland, Poland
Undergroud church of rock salt
The Chapel of St. Kingda in the Wieliczka Salt Mine is unique in many respects. This is most likely why it attracts not only tourists who seek a thrill and an “out of this world” experience, but also engaged couples who, fascinated by the magnificent ambiance, want to get married in this underground church.
This is the world’s biggest church built underground. It is located at the depth of 101 meters in the Wieliczka Salt Mine. Made exclusively of rock salt, it is dedicated to St. Kinga, a patron saint of salt mine workers.
One might think it would be dark and murky, but in the contrary! The splendid chapel, 54 meters in length, 12 meters in height and 18 meters wide, is shot through with the light of elaborate chandeliers made of true salt crystals.
Its splendours make it the dreamland location for a Holy Mass, a wedding, a classical or religious music concert for groups of up to 400 people.
"Wieliczka" Salt Mine, Wieliczka, Lesser Poland, Poland