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Museum of salt mines

This unique museum tells the story of the development of salt deposits in the Transcarpathian region. The museum was founded in 1973. The museum was founded by Karl Lukach (1924-2008). He devoted almost his entire life to the study of salt mining in Transcarpathia. Today, the museum of the history of salt mines is run by Karlo Ivanovych’s son.

The museum is located near the mines of the Solotvyno salt mine in the village of Solotvyno, 2 Shakhtarska Street. This is one of the largest salt mines in Europe. Experts estimate the local salt reserves at over three hundred million tonnes, and the thickness of the commercially exploited reservoir is estimated at three hundred metres.

Музей історії солекопалень

Unfortunately, today the mines of the Solotvyno salt mine are inactive. They are flooded with water, and the village suffers from karst processes.

If you decide to visit this unique museum, you will be able to learn in detail about the incredibly hard work of ancient miners, get acquainted with samples of miners’ clothing, various tools and engineering structures used for salt extraction.

Tours should be arranged in advance by calling (03131) 2-10-06.

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A brief overview

🗺 Location N47°57′16″ E23°51′54″
🏘 Opening of the museum 1973
🧔 Founder Lukach Karl Ivanovich
🧭 Distance from Solotvyno Near
🚙 Road for Auto and on foot
🏕 Stop with a tent No
🏡 Housing nearby Solotvyno
☕ Cafes and shops Solotvyno

A little history of salt mining in Solotvyno

Salt was mined here in the second century. Roman coins of the II-IV centuries have been repeatedly found here. In 1409, the modern name of the settlement was first mentioned – Zlatina, which eventually transformed into the Slavic name Soltvyno.

In ancient times, salt in Solotvyno was mined in an open-pit way. Diggers simply excavated stepped pits, which were up to twenty metres deep. Then they started digging cone-shaped or “devil” pits, which could reach a depth of one hundred and fifty metres. They descended into these cone-shaped pits using special ladders connected to each other, and large pieces of salt were lifted out of the pit wrapped in special nets woven from ropes or buffalo hide. Then they were divided into equal cubes, each of which was marked with the miner’s personal stamp and given to a special official in the royal service.

The salary of miners in those days was meagre. Therefore, it is not surprising that they often rebelled. The first documented strike of Solotvyno miners took place in 1551. The miners managed to get the authorities to meet their demands.

Getting to the museum of salt mines in Solotvyno

 Walking route

🔰 Start From the recreation center “Bukovyna”
🚶 Walking distance 350 m
🕒 Approximate time 4 minutes
⬆ Rise Mostly without ups and downs

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Tours and excursions

Accommodation nearby

Готель «Solotvyno Resort» (Солотвино)
2 Rybnyk tract, Solotvyno
+380 ....
from 1200 ₴/day
Готель «Fiesta» у Солотвино
Kryange street, Solotvyno village
+380 ....
from 700 ₴/day
Готель «Romantik» у Солотвино
42, Kryange str., Solotvyno village
+380 ....
from 1000 ₴/day
Готель «Nikoletta» у Солотвино
Kryange street, Solotvyno village
+380 ....
from 1200 ₴/day
Готель PRAHA у Солотвино
Kryange street, Solotvyno village
+380 ....
from 1900 ₴/day
Готель «Lotus & SPA» у Солотвино
Kryange street, Solotvyno village
+380 ....
from 1400 ₴/day
Гостьовий будинок Lumei
122 Ivan Franko Street, Solotvyno
+380 ....
from 446 ₴/day
Готель «Віола» у Солотвино
73, Kryange str., Solotvyno village
+380 ....
from 250 ₴/day
Садиба «Мімоза» у Солочині
95 Ozerna St., Solotvyno village
+380 ....
from 300 ₴/day

Leisure activities nearby

Ресторан-кафе Статус
1 Gagarina St., Solotvyno village
+380 ....
Кафе «Марамуреш» у Солотвино
6A, Kharkivska str., Solotvyno village
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Піцерія «Піца-Солотвино»
71, Sportyvna St., Solotvyno village
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Ресторан-піцерія Family
59 Sportyvna St., Solotvyno village
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Ресторан «Едера» у Солотвино
115 Sportyvna St., Solotvyno village
+380 ....
Ресторан «Diana» у Солотвино
18, Tyachivska St., Solotvyno village
+380 ....
Ресторан "Віола" у Солотвино
73, Kryange str., Solotvyno village
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Ресторан «Рибник»
Rybnyk tract, 2, Solotvyno village
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