Домбровский карьер, Quarry lake in Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast, Ukraine

Dombrovskyi Quarry is a former salt quarry that now holds a lake in Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast, Ukraine. The site consists of terraced walls of exposed rock that descend to the water, with shallow salt evaporation ponds at the edges.

The quarry was created by salt mining that began in the 19th century and continued for many decades. After mining stopped, groundwater filled the pit and turned it into the lake seen today.

Local people sometimes visit the quarry to see the unusual landscape and take photos, especially in summer when the water reflects the sky. The site is not a formal park, so visitors treat it as a wild place and are expected to take their litter with them.

The ground around the quarry is uneven and rocky, so wear sturdy shoes if you plan to walk along the rim. The water level and shoreline can change with the season, making some paths muddy or slippery after rain.

The water in the lake is saltier than most freshwater lakes, which affects what plants and animals can live there. Visitors often notice white salt deposits on the rocks near the shore, a reminder of the site's mining past.