A Taste for Salt

The Salt Mines in Wieliczka just outside of Cracow were established in the 13th century, producing table salt until 2007.

The mine is now attracts over 1.2 million visitors each year. So what would bring so many to such an unassuming locale?

For more than 100 years miners have worked beyond their regular hours for no additional pecuniary reward, to produce works of art out of rock salt. From the seven dwarfs to larger than life religious figures miners have created pieces to thrill all tastes.

Also carved into the walls of these mines are various large caverns including a Cathedral, the walls of which are adorned with images from various stories in Jesus' life.

The dedication and devotion of these miners is to be admired. What do you do in your life that compares to their commitment?