Bochnia - tourist attractions, monuments and history of the city. What is worth seeing?
Bochnia is the oldest town in Lesser Poland located on the Raba River, on the border of the Sandomierz Basin and the Carpathian Foothills. It is called the "City of Salt" due to the presence of one of the oldest salt mines in the world. The town owes its origins to the discovery of rock salt in 1248.
The Bochnia Salt Mine was placed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The mine is open to the public and offers several tourist routes and attractions: an underground train ride, boat crossings or educational activities for younger visitors. There is also the biggest underground room in Europe - Ważyn chamber.
Bochnia is also a medieval market square with numerous buildings. Nearby you can find the lofty Basilica of St. Nicholas, which houses the painting of Our Lady of the Rosary and the Chapel of St. Kinga, designed by Jan Matejko himself.
Fans of nature and active recreation will find here the Historic Saline Planty, Uzbornia Family Park and Turk's Square, among which several kilometers of hiking and biking trails are available. Near the city there is also the Niepołomice Forest known mainly for its bison reserve and Dębina reserve.
Bochnia - PKS, buses and vans. Transport to and from Bochnia
Sindbad buses stop in the center of Bochnia on Pulaski Square, at the MPK bus stop.
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