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Town in Prahova, Romania
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Mina Unirea
One of Europe’s largest salt mines, featuring vast underground halls, amusement areas, and wellness facilities. Visitors can explore the unique tunnels, enjoy the therapeutic microclimate, use the sports courts, kids’ play areas with mats and inflatable slides, trampolines, karting, table tennis, billiards, air hockey, and mini-golf. The site also features a souvenir shop, café, and food store, plus a saltwater lake, waterfall, and a small museum of mining equipment. A quiet wellness area with loungers and chairs allows guests with respiratory conditions to relax, and the mine hosts sports competitions, contests, and exhibitions.
A natural landmark made of salt at the edge of town.
Green Baths
Izvorul Fântâna Rece
Izvorul lui Gogon
Red Baths Resort
Touristic centre comprising in accommodation, restaurant, swimming areas with therapeutic salt water.
By train
There are nine regional trains running daily from Ploieşti Southern train station to Slănic train station. The journey costs 9 lei and takes 80 minutes.
Slănic is a compact town, and most attractions are within easy walking distance. The town center, salt mines, and spa facilities can all be reached on foot.
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