Private company
Żupy krakowskie
Defunct Polish salt mining company
Żupy krakowskie was a Polish salt mining company which operated continuously from its inception in the 13th century to the late 20th century. It managed salt mines and salt works in two neighboring towns (known as the Royal Salt Mines collectively), Wieliczka Salt Mine in Wieliczka and Bochnia Salt Mine in Bochnia (city rights, 1253), as well as river salt ports on Vistula and, only in the 17th century, a salt work in Dobiegniewo.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
- Industrymining1
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Żupy krakowskie was a Polish salt mining company which operated continuously from its inception in the 13th century to the late 20th century. It managed salt mines and salt works in two neighboring towns (known as the Royal Salt Mines collectively), Wieliczka Salt Mine in Wieliczka and Bochnia Salt Mine in Bochnia (city rights, 1253), as well as river salt ports on Vistula and, only in the 17th century, a salt work in Dobiegniewo.2
Timeline
- 1290Founded Founded1
Links
- WikipediaŻupy krakowskie
- WikidataQ8083409
Sources
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- 1WikidataŻupy krakowskie on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaŻupy krakowskie on Wikipedia
- 3Wikimedia CommonsŻupy krakowskie photo by Wojtas250, CC BY-SA 3.0