Chapel of St. Kinga (Wieliczka Salt Mine) - Wieliczka, Polska
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N 49° 58.966 E 020° 03.374
34U E 432339 N 5537141
The Chapel of St. Kinga in "Wieliczka" Salt Mine
Waymark Code: WMJHN6
Location: Małopolskie, Poland
Date Posted: 11/21/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dorcadion Team
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WARNING - This waymark is more than 100 meters underground in "Wieliczka" Salt Mine. To found it, you have to follow the tourist guide or use another occasion to visit this place.

The most beautiful, the most impressive, the most wonderful. The glow of crystal chandeliers illuminates here on the intricately carved floor. Breathtaking bas-reliefs and altars are a proof of extraordinary artistry. The Chapel of St. Kinga is the crown jewel of the “Wieliczka” Salt Mine and the miners' pride. A ceremony organised at such a unique location will gain a special importance, and will stay in the visitors' memory long after it’s over.

The Chapel of St. Kinga is located 101 meters underground, its dimensions are of 31 x 15 m, and its floor area is of 465 m2. Its splendours make it the dreamland location for a Holy Mass, a wedding, a classical or religious music concert for groups of up to 400 people.

Worth knowing
- The Chapel of St. Kinga is located 101 meters underground.
- A Holy Mass, a wedding, or a classical music concert can be held in the chapel.
- The chamber's dimensions are of 31 x 15 m with a height of about 11 m, and its floor area is of 465 m2.
- Depending on the layout selected, it can accommodate the following number of persons: theatre arrangement: 400.

Source: (visit link)
Type of Church: Chapel

Status of Building: Actively in use for worship

Diocese: Krakow

Address/Location:
"Wieliczka" Salt Mine
Tourist Route sp. z o.o. ul. Daniłowicza 10
Wieliczka, Poland
32-020


Relvant Web Site: [Web Link]

Date of organization: Not listed

Date of building construction: Not listed

Dominant Architectural Style: Not listed

Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Not listed

Archdiocese: Not listed

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