Bochnia: Attractions and more...
Bochnia is famous for its salt mine, which was built in 1248 and is one of the oldest existing mines in Europe. It resembles a deserted underground town with chambers, passages and shafts. The largest chamber, called Wazyn, is now used for various entertainment purposes like New Year’s Eve parties. It can even be used for overnight accommodation with ready beds, pillows and pillow bags. Additionally, the microclimate of the salt mines is known for being therapeutic to allergies.
The gothic St. Nicholas Basilica and the Stanislaw Fischer Museum make for good tourist viewing. Some very attractive sites for taking photographs include the Nowy Wisnicz Castle and the Statue of Casimir III the Great (a famous Polish King).
For a taste of local food, head over to McRegis (regarded as the Polish answer to McDonald’s), Kasztelania (a quaint restaurant in the park) and the locally famous Florian Restaurant.
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