Creating Tourism Destinations of Underground Built Heritage—The Cases of Salt Mines in Poland, Portugal, and Romania

Salt mines, recognized as significant underground heritage, are emerging as vital tourism destinations. A comparative study of Wieliczka (Poland), Campina de Cima (Portugal), and Turda (Romania) reveals their unique values for Underground Built Heritage (UBH) and Salt Heritage Tourism (SHT). While these sites offer economic benefits and cultural enrichment, they also face challenges such as rising maintenance costs and adaptation to tourism needs. The research highlights the potential for these mines to serve as models for sustainable development, provided measures are taken to enhance public awareness and engage local communities.

Kimic, K., Smaniotto Costa, C., & Negulescu, M. (2021). Creating Tourism Destinations of Underground Built Heritage—The Cases of Salt Mines in Poland, Portugal, and Romania. Sustainability, 13(17), 9676. https://doi.org/10.3390/su13179676