Bochnia - tourist attractions, monuments and history of the city. What is worth seeing?
Bochnia is the oldest city in Lesser Poland, located on the Raba River, on the border of the Sandomierska Basin and the Carpathian Foothills. It is known as the 'City of Salt' by the presence of one of the oldest salt mines in the world. The city owes its establishment to the discovery of rock salt in 1248.
The Bochnia Salt Mine has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The mine is open to the public and offers several tourist routes and attractions: an underground train ride, boat crossings or educational activities for younger visitors. The mine also features the largest underground room in Europe - the Ważyn chamber.
Bochnia is also a medieval market square with numerous buildings. Nearby you can find the lofty Basilica of St. Nicholas, which houses a painting of Our Lady of the Rosary and the Chapel of St. Kinga, designed by Jan Matejko himself.
Lovers of nature and active recreation will find the historic Salinar Planty, Uzbornia Family Park and Turk's Square, among which several kilometers of hiking and biking trails are available. Also close to the city is the Niepołomice Forest, known mainly for its bison reserve and Debina Nature Reserve.
Bochnia - PKS, buses and vans. Transportation to and from Bochnia
Buses Sindbad stop in the center of Bochnia on Pulaski Square, at the MPK bus stop.
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