Strong winds and heavy rains over the past two days have led to severe flooding in various parts of Romania. The flooding is posing a significant threat to one of Europe's largest salt reserves, the Praid salt mine. The mine is a popular destination, attracting around half a million tourists each year, thanks to its spectacular galleries, which include an adventure park and a chapel carved from salt.
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Heavy Floods Threaten Romania's Praid Salt Mine, One Of Europe's Largest Salt Mines
The Praid Salt Mine in Romania is a notable attraction along the Via Transilvanica trail, which runs through the village of Praid. This site, which has a history of salt extraction that dates back to Roman times and the Middle Ages, is now flooded
OT Staff
30 May 2025
The mine's underground environment maintains a stable temperature and has a high salt concentration
Photo: Szilágyi Szabi/Wiki Commons
The mine's underground environment maintains a stable temperature and has a high salt concentration
Photo: Szilágyi Szabi/Wiki Commons
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