Turda Salt mine tour by car from Oradea

We shall pick you up from your hotel or residence early in the morning and travel to Turda . The trip lasts around 3 hours. There we shall buy the tickets and hire a local guide who will explain the history of the mine and salt extraction technology. Turda Salt Mine is one of the oldest salt mines in the world. It was dug during medieval times for salt exploitation, with the first documented reference of the mine dating all the way back to 1271. Excavations continued until 1932. After that, the salt mine served multiple purposes. The mine was used as a cheese storage unit, as well as a bomb shelter during World War 2. Despite the passage of time, the mining and machinery used to transport salt were kept in an excellent state of preservation. And, in 1992, the salt mine was opened to tourists, offering visitors a fascinating glimpse into the past. The mine entered a broad process of modernization and improvement in 2008. In the evening we shall return back to Oradea