Rezerwat przyrody Groty Kryształowe, Nature reserve with crystal caves in Wieliczka, Poland.
The reserve contains two main natural chambers, covering 1.04 hectares underground and featuring large natural halite crystal formations at depths between 70 and 114 meters.
The crystal caves were discovered during mining exploration works between 1894 and 1895, leading to the establishment of Poland's first underground nature reserve in 2000.
The reserve forms part of the Wieliczka region's geological heritage, connecting with the neighboring salt mines that demonstrate Poland's mining traditions.
Access to the crystal caves is restricted to scientific and educational purposes to maintain the specific microclimate necessary for crystal preservation.
The lower chamber measures 706 cubic meters while the upper chamber extends to 1000 cubic meters, both containing natural salt formations in their original state.
GPS coordinates: 49.98190,20.06390
Latest update: March 9, 2025 10:33
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