Salina Turda, located in Turda, Romania, is home to an underground theme park that’s nestled inside one of the oldest salt mines in the world.
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After excavations ceased in 1932, the salt mine, which dates as far back as the 17th century, served as everything from a cheese storage facility to a bomb bunker during World War II.
It has been turned into a fantastic underground theme park today.
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When you visit, you’ll head down about 400-feet before reaching the submerged wonderland.
Once inside, you’ll find an amphitheater, a bowling alley, an underground lake with paddle and row boats, and even a Ferris wheel.
It’s easy to get distracted by the stunning rugged caverns, the result of mining that carved out over three billion tons of salt.