Turda Salt Mine

Turda Salt Mine is a former salt mine in Turda, Transylvania, near Cluj-Napoca, that has been converted into a tourist attraction. Salt mining, which dates back to antiquity, came to an end in the 1930s. The cavities from the Austro-Hungarian period were made available for tourism in 2008.

After a short walk through the salt evacuation gallery, the visitor arrives at the two massive salt caves that are open to the public. The bell-shaped one is the deepest, with a depth of 112 meters and a small lake at its bottom where tourists can rent boats.

The other mine, which is 40 meters deep and 80 meters long and is shaped like a trapezoid, contains a small amusement park with a Ferris wheel, mini-golf, ping pong tables, and a miniature football field. The salt abyss and the lunar atmosphere of the entire ensemble impress visitors, making their visit to the mine feel like a journey into the depths of the earth. It is without a doubt one of Romania's most beautiful destinations.