Unirea Salt Mine

Known as the biggest salt mine in Europe, Slanic Prahova stands today for one of the most important watering and climatic resorts in Romania, situated between the valley of Prahova and that of Teleajen, at about 44 km of Ploiesti, at 400 meters of altitude. Muntele de Sare (The Salt Mountain), unique in the entire world, Grota Miresei (The Bride’s Cave), Baia Baciului (The Shepherd’s Lake), Baia Verde (The Green Lake) and Salina Unirea (Unirea Salt Mine) are just some of the resort’s attractions, which, according to the documents, for more than 300 years represented an important salt extraction center. The Old Salt Mine (Unirea), transformed into a sanatorium at 210 meters deep, offers treatment for pulmonary diseases in a saline microclimate; the lakes Baia Baciului, Baia Rosie, Baia Porcilor, Lacul Verde are used for rheumatic disease treatments. The salt mine is formed of 14 trapezium-shaped rooms, with a total area of 78,000 m2 and 2.9 million m3 of salt. Access is via two elevators, with a constant temperature of 12°C and humidity of 50%. The air is rich in sodium ions, with beneficial effects on breathing. The mine also features statues carved in salt, a sports ground, billia

The Unirea Salt Mine in Slănic Prahova is a large salt excavation site, famous for its natural microclimate and therapeutic properties. It features multiple rooms, salt statues, and recreational facilities, and is accessible by elevators. The mine has a long history of salt extraction and health treatments.