In 1248 rock salt deposits had been discovered there, and three years later, Cistercians coming from Wąchock built the first shaft and made it possible to excavate the mineral on a larger scale. During the reign of King Kazimierz Wielki the town developed significantly, the Bochnia salt-mine was established, the salt castle was extended, town walls and the town hall were constructed.
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In 1248 rock salt deposits had been discovered there, and three years later, Cistercians coming from Wąchock built the first shaft and made it possible to excavate the mineral on a larger scale. During the reign of King Kazimierz Wielki the town developed significantly, the Bochnia salt-mine was established, the salt castle was extended, town walls and the town hall were constructed.
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