Bochnia

Poland

Bochnia is a town located in southern Poland on the river Raba. It serves as the administrative seat of Bochnia County within the Lesser Poland Voivodeship.

The town is primarily noted for its salt mine, which was established in the 13th century and is recognized as the oldest functioning salt mine in Europe. The site holds significant cultural and historical status, designated as both a World Heritage Site and a Historic Monument of Poland.

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