From Bucharest: Salt Mine and Mogosoaia Palace Day Trip
ID: GYG867981-1367847
Category:
Country: Romania
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
Discover the largest salt mine in Europe and the Mogosoaia Palace on a day trip from Bucharest. Explore the salt mine and learn about the history of the palace.
Start from Bucharest and visit the largest salt mine in Europe, the Slanic Prahova Salt Mine. Explore the 14 chambers of the mine and learn about its history. Then, visit the Mogosoaia Palace.
The salt mine is composed of 14 chambers with trapezoidal profiles, having a 10 m opening to the ceiling and 32 m to the ground and a height of 54 m. The shore difference between the surface and the base of the mine is of 208 m and it is covered by the elevator in 90 seconds, though the elevator has been out of order since 2014. The excavated space occupies a volume of 2.9 million m³ and it is extended on a surface of 78,000 m².
Since 1970, the mine has become a tourist attraction, offering exceptional natural conditions as a result of its microclimate, rich in aerosols, which some believe effective in treating respiratory disease. The air-conditioning of the mine is natural, with a constant temperature during the whole year of 12 °C, an atmospheric pressure of 730 mmHg and a humidity with an average of 10% lower than the surface average.
After exploring the salt mine, head to the Mogosoaia Palace. After 1714, when Constantin Brâncoveanu was executed with his entire family in Constantinople, all the family's wealth was confiscated by the Ottomans and the palace was converted into an inn. Rebought by Prince Ștefan Cantacuzino, he returned it to Brâncoveanu's grandson Constantin, and remained with the family until the early nineteenth century.
The palace was devastated by the Ottomans during the Russo-Turkish War of 1768–1774. It was later granted by prince Grigore to his daughter, Zoe Mavrocordat, who had married George D. Bibescu, sovereign Prince of Wallachia. The palace remained within Bibescu family and was renovated by Nicolae Bibescu.
Highlights
- Discover the largest salt mine in Europe, the Slanic Prahova Salt Mine
- Explore the Mogosoaia Palace, a beautiful example of Romanian architecture
- Learn about the history of the palace and the Bibescu family who lived there
- Admire the beautiful architecture and the surrounding gardens of the palace
- Enjoy the natural air conditioning of the salt mine's microclimate
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable shoes as there will be some walking involved.
Bring a jacket or warm clothing as the temperature inside the salt mine is constant at 12°C throughout the year.
Photography is allowed, so don't forget your camera to capture the unique landscapes.
Food and drinks are not allowed inside the salt mine, so please have your meals before the tour.
Pick-up and drop-off will be at central locations in Bucharest; exact details will be provided after booking.
Check the weather before you leave from the Hotel.
You must provide us your contact phone or mail.
The tourguide will contact you before you start.
Phone call, text message, mail or WhatsApp application.
You will also recived the phone number of the driver.
You must inform the tourguide about pickup address or Hotel name.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
