but he is the most successful YouTuber in the world having reached 320 million subscribers on his channel His real name is James Stephen Donaldson, and this summer he spent 7 days at Salina Turda in Cluj which garnered over 27 million views within 16 hours of being published the young vlogger talks about the Transylvanian salt mine as one of the most spectacular tourist attractions in the world During each of the 7 days he spent in the salt mine MrBeast had a different famous YouTuber as a guest The video is titled "7 Days of Exploring an Underground City" and is 20 minutes long. "This city is built inside a mine that dates back over a thousand years. With countless unexplored tunnels and rooms, who knows what horrors we will encounter. These are the stairs leading down into the city. How old are these stairs? Older than us. Okay, now that we're down here, look how high the ceiling is. Wow. During World War II, when Romania was bombed, thousands of people hid here, and now only a bunch of YouTubers live here," MrBeast amusingly recounted. The vlogger also posted a photo on his Instagram account, where he has 60 million followers (photo above). In the photo from the salt mine, he is with the other YouTubers. In the background, the tourist promotion logo of Romania can be seen. Alongside the photo, he writes: "It's one of the funniest videos I've made in a while :)." View this post on InstagramA post shared by MrBeast (@mrbeast) MrBeast has an estimated fortune of around 1 billion dollars with the majority of his money coming from YouTube where viral videos bring him huge sums from ads and brand partnerships he also has a line of merchandise and various profitable businesses such as the Feastables food brand and the MrBeast Burger fast-food chain What sets him apart from other vloggers is that a significant portion of the money he earns is spent on charitable purposes He started posting on YouTube in 2012 at the age of 14 but he became famous in 2017 when he began engaging in charitable acts he has donated tens of thousands of dollars to homeless people A notable example is building houses and schools in Africa he has helped sick individuals cover the costs of very expensive surgeries With over 2,000 years of history, highly preserved galleries, and a futuristic underground attraction, Romania's Salina Turda is the largest salt mine museum in the world the site is a large underground wonderland with a brightly lit modern art theme park nestled 120 meters below the surface of the Earth inside one of the oldest salt mines ever known Salt extraction on the site's surface started in antiquity but the work expanded underground during the Roman occupation of Dacia The salt was extracted manually using pickaxes but it was used again during World War II as a bomb shelter one of which was a warehouse for storing cheese.  It was even ranked by Business Insider as the most beautiful underground place in the world The innovative look of this gargantuan amusement park seems like something out of a science fiction movie It contains attractions like an amphitheater an underground lake that may be explored with paddles and rowboats Salina Turda is one of the most stunning places anywhere on or in the planet Location A: Entrance Salina Turda through the street Salinelor No.54B district of Cluj (GPS : N=46.583742 E=23.776267)Location B: New Entrance Salina Turda through the street Aleea Durgaului N0.7 district of Cluj (GPS : N= 46.588833 E=23.787632) A former salt mine is now a cool picnic spot for families and asthmatics Formed by the collapse of salt mines and later used for dumping industrial waste Austria's oldest salt mine was used to store thousands of pieces of stolen artwork Colorful lights and mirror-like brine pools create trippy illusions within the historic mine It's hard to believe the dizzying patterns covering this abandoned mine are completely natural Dress up like a miner and take a slide into the disco-lit depths of this once foundational salt mine This sprawling mini-golf empire is an impressive testament to a disappearing attraction Mine shafts and hard pastries await visitors at this massive mountain of salt Stada will build a supply-chain hub in Turda with an investment of more than €50m ($51.9m) Pharmaceuticals supply chain and packaging facility will build a new supply chain and packaging facility in Turda to expand its capacity to offer a definitive supply of high-quality medicines and healthcare products in Europe The facility will make an addition to the company’s existing network of production, supply chain and packaging facilities that has a total capacity to supply approximately 13 billion units of solid-dose medicines and more than 700 million packs a year  It will enable Stada to meet the demand for its growing portfolio The ground-breaking ceremony for the new facility took place in November 2022 To be developed with an investment of more than €50m ($51.9m) the project is partially supported by the government of Romania The facility is expected to commence operations by the end of 2024 and will create up to 375 jobs Stada’s new supply chain and packaging facility will be located in Aries Industrial Park a 54.4-hectare industrial and logistic park The site will be close to Stada’s testing laboratories and warehouses in Timisoara and to the company’s production units in Serbia Its location will facilitate quick transportation of the products across key European markets The facility will be built on approximately 30,000 square metres of land within a 100,000m² area purchased by the company in Aries Industrial Park State-of-the-art technology will initially facilitate nine production lines for solid-dose prescription and over-the-counter pharmaceuticals such as tablets and capsules with a supply capacity of 100 million packs a year The number of production lines can then be expanded to 12 The fully-automated lines will enable multi-material packaging for diverse products to be supplied across Europe The facility will house an automated warehouse with a capacity to accommodate 7,400 pallets The facility will supply an extensive range of prescription Medicines to be supplied include antidepressants antihistamines and anti-inflammatory agents The project aligns with the company’s purpose of ‘Caring for People’s Health as a Trusted Partner’ and will deliver on several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) The facility will be installed with photovoltaic solar panels and a solar thermal system to reduce energy consumption Green roofs will balance fluctuations in temperature and low-energy lighting systems will limit its carbon footprint The production and sales of inexpensive generic medicines are important business areas of the company the company’s products include cough and cold treatments gastrointestinal products and calm and sleep categories Vitaprost® and Nizoral® are among the top sellers in their respective categories Stada also launched its first orphan speciality medicine for the rare kidney disease immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) in the European Union (EU) in September 2022 the nephrology drug complements the company’s existing epoetin zeta kidney drug one of the first approved biosimilars in the EU The company also offers a range of speciality Parkinson’s disease therapies as well as a range of other 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Like us on Facebook and Tumblr, or follow us on Twitter Deep underneath Transylvania in a huge subterranean cavern, kids ride a glowing Ferris wheel in the dark. Nearby, some people are playing mini-golf, while others row boats on an underground lake. Salina Turda, where all this takes place, is not your standard disused salt mine. Mining has been taking place at Salina Turda since at least the 11th century and maybe as far back as the Roman Empire Running as a continually working mine from the 17th century Salina Turda peaked in production during the First World War when Romania’s armed forces demanded large amounts of salt with a larger mine operating nearby and decreasing quality of salt as clay deposits were exposed Salina Turda was in limbo for the next 60 years It was used as a bomb shelter and for storing cheeses—in fact part of the mine is still used to store cheese Salina Turda was transformed into the tourist attraction that exists today Visitors enter the Salina Turda park through centuries-old vertical shafts once used to transport miners Lowered 120 meters (394 feet) through the beautiful marbled salt walls they descend into something that looks like a futuristic colony built after humanity had to retreat underground to rebuild civilization Inside they will find an 180-seat amphitheater Old machinery still stands within the underground expanse and some of it is used to lead people on tours cone-shaped chamber with an underground lake created by salt waste deposited over the years Boats are available for rent to explore the lake and a Ferris wheel allows visitors to get a closer look at the cave’s many stalactites The mine is used as a health spa where the cool temperature and clean air are said to help with respiratory ailments To see more of Atlas Obscura’s videos, check out our YouTube page, and click here to subscribe 2016 (()=>{var e=async t=>{await(await t())()};(self.Astro||(self.Astro={})).load=e;window.dispatchEvent(new Event("astro:load"));})();Romania's Historical Salina Turda Salt Mine Is Home To A Unique Underground Amusement Park By Kim Bussing - 657 words 4 minutes Photo Credit: Roadtrippers.com Once underground mines have served their purpose The 2000-year-old Salina Turda Salt Mine in the city of Turda The mine which is believed to have opened in the Middle Ages (as far back as 1075) was shuttered in 1932 after competition from neighboring mines rendered its operation unprofitable Salina Turda was not consigned to oblivion local authorities reopened the mine and used its massive underground caverns as bomb shelters for the residents of Turda local cheese makers decided to use the mine's naturally cool and dark interior for storing cheese when the city's officials came up with the brilliant idea of turning the historical salt mine into a tourist destination featuring a museum for adults and an amusement park for kids The fact that the mine had been equipped with electricity since 1910 and had water and waste pipes installed when it became a cheese warehouse made the transformation relatively easy Their vision proved to be an enormous success which has been visited by over 2.5 million people since its opening is now ranked 22 among the world's most spectacular destinations Visitors to the theme park are transported 400-meters (1,300 feet) underground aboard the same elevator shafts that were used to bring excavated salt to the surface over a century ago Inside the massive cavern lies an amusement park like none other — One that includes a giant Ferris wheel a mini-golf course with six different tracks tennis courts and even an underground lake that can be navigated using paddle boats To keep the amusement park's youngest visitors entertained there is a special playground complete with slides and turntable baskets And that is not all - The mine even has an 180-seat amphitheater that can be used for concerts and conferences as well as a swimming pool and spa for those that want a relaxing experience underground Adults and kids seeking something more cerebral can visit the museum and learn about the history of the mine while admiring the perfectly preserved salt extracting equipment They can also explore other sections each with their own unique attractions visitors will be able to admire the natural salt stalactites that can get up to 12-feet long In the interior of the cone shaped Terezia mine that lies an astounding 112-meters (367-feet) underground guests will find a bloom of stalactites along with a magical lake The one area that visitors have no access to is the underground gallery of the Gizela mine it has been declared a geological reserve because of the incredible salt crystals and stalactites that lie inside Though the Salina Turda Salt Mine is one of the best examples of mine transformations, it is not the only one. In Blaenau Ffestiniog, North Wales, the Blaenau Ffestiniog, North Wales, the Llechwedd slate quarry has been converted into a trampoline paradise Its massive caverns contain over 10,000 square feet of netting that are suspended 20 and 180 feet above the ground and connected by a network of spiral staircases or slides illuminated by multi-colored lights Closer to home in Missouri, the Bonne Terre Mine boasts the seventeen-mile-long 'Billion Gallon Lake.' Visitors can take walking tours around what is believed to be the world's largest freshwater dive resort rent boats to traverse through the various passages or even scuba dive in the pristine waters Those looking for a more traditional mining experience can head to the Consolidated Gold Mine in Dahlonega, Georgia Here they will get an opportunity to learn how the ancient miners lived and also experience their day firsthand by panning for gold or mining for gems Who knew there is so much entertainment hidden underground Reply 0 Likes Anefusi Maile 9 years ago Awesome,how fun is that Reply 0 Likes dogonews.com 9 years ago this is cool Reply 0 Likes dogonews.com 9 years ago cool! Reply 0 Likes dogonews.com 9 years ago cool!! Reply 0 Likes #yolo swag look 9 years ago awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Reply 0 Likes lolo010301 9 years ago same Reply 0 Likes #hashtag 9 years ago Cool Reply 0 Likes greninja7166 9 years ago This is soooooo awesome! Reply 1 Like CR7 FAN 9 years ago I already went there and it is awesome!!!! X (Twitter) © 2025 DOGO Media Leaving fanboy’s everywhere lusting for more information that this is in fact where batman will store his batsuit While filming for The Dark Knight Rises has already begun it is with high hopes that the Turda Salt Mine will be added to the filming locations and serve as batmans’s new home Originally salt was first extracted here during antiquity and the mine continuously produced table salt from the Middle Ages (the mine being first mentioned in 1075) to the early 20th century (1932). Since 1992, Salina Turda has been a halotherapy center and a popular tourist attraction. Inside the salt mine the temperature remains constant (10-12 °C) all the time, at any time of the year. Humidity in the air remains constant, too, at about 75-80%. © Nico CherciuThe Salt Mine is mentioned in official documents from the middle of the 13th century, when the mine was offered to the Transylvanian Catholic Church leaders. In the Middle Ages, Turda was one of the biggest places of salt extraction in entire region. The salt was extracted as clods which were then cut by specialist workers. The mines were lit by candles and tallow rush lights; explosives were never used for exploitation nor mechanical equipment used for cutting the salt. © Nico CherciuAll facts and information aside, this just looks plain cool and very deserving for the new home of the caped crusader. Hopefully all rumors turnout to be true. © Nico CherciuNanaNanaNanaNana Batman! You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email Flickr user Ben SciclunaWelcome to Salina Turda: folks pulled salt out of the ground here from the days of the Roman Empire until the whole place was abandoned in 1932 It re-opened as a tourist attraction 60 years later then underwent an extensive renovation in 2009 (to the tune of $6mill) -- money well-spent as this place looks like something straight out of The Dark Knight Rises Flickr user Cristian BortesThe mine's been decked out with futuristic lighting and wooden members (heh) giving it the feel of an alien's spaceship -- a hipster alien who's just wild about reclaimed lumber You probably won't have to worry about probing down here Flickr user Bogdan PopescuThe mine's unique microclimate results in year-round temps of 50-54F and an atmosphere that's positively ionized and pathogen-free This makes it a popular destination for people with chronic bronchitis and an obsession with unique microclimates Flickr user Ben SciclunaYes you won't have to scrap with salty Romanian carnies for the privilege Flickr user Bogdan PopescuAs this is Europe even the oldest of salt mines is equipped with a fully-enclosed soccer pitch The ping-pong tables were probably just added so American tourists didn't feel left out Flickr user Cristian BortesAnd what subterranean cave of wonders would be complete without a section devoted entirely to mini-golf Flickr user Cristian BortesSince it's a tourist trap Which is a much kinder finish than you can expect from a journey down some other Transylvanian hell-cave Gianni Jaccoma is a travel editorial assistant for Thrillist, and once met Vigo the Carpathian in an otherwise-forgettable NYC bar. Follow him on Twitter at @gjaccoma Readers’ picks of weird wonders include fun times in a Transylvanian salt mine, getting soaked in an Austrian castle and the world’s largest pig museumSend us a tip for the chance to win a £200 hotel voucher Stream of consciousness … toilet with a sloping view at Grandvalira ski resort, Andorra. Photograph: callens17In the principality of Andorra, at the Grandvalira ski resort I discovered an eccentric attraction … the toilet on one of its but once inside the walls appear transparent so you have a fantastic view of the surrounding mountains You do have to keep reminding yourself that while you can see the passing skiers they can’t see you John Brownlee is a design writer who lives in Somerville, Massachusetts. You can email him at john.brownlee+fastco@gmail.com 02-16-2016EXPOSURE The Salina Turda was a functioning salt mine for a millennium BY John Brownlee Plunging 367 feet underground beneath one of Romania’s largest cities the Salina Turda is a salt mine that dates back almost a millennium it was reinvented as a tourist attraction–and today a subterranean theme park that features a bowling alley Capturing the inexpressible beauty of Salina Turda has defied wordsmiths for centuries, but not the lens of photographer Richard John Seymour His stunning series of the 2,000-year old salt mine is the next best thing to going to Salina Turda yourself Salina Turda doesn’t look so much like a theme park as it does another world–or series of worlds Sometimes it appears as a bioluminescent alien organism; other times an underground military base; and still others a neon cathedral that sunk through a crack in the Earth Its sheer scale is part of what makes Salina Turda so hard to put into words “The Salina itself feels like a huge empty hall,” he explains “For the size of the space there were relatively few people and laughter echo throughout the whole space but for an subterranean space the air quality is really quite good it feels quite fresh inside which was definitely unexpected There is a mixture between the old mining infrastructure which is ironically not part of the theme park experience at all.” The project came about thanks to a grant from the Romanian Cultural Institute–not to photograph Salina Turda “I really believe that to understand the city you have to understand the countryside that feeds into it and therefore I started researching the Romanian landscape and sites that I found particularly interesting,” he says Salina Turda’s pitch black environment made it uniquely challenging to shoot “Salina Turda was one of the most difficult spaces I’ve ever had to photograph purely because of the fact that it is so dark inside,” he says “I wanted to capture the way that people were using the space and some shots were even taken from on a boat to get particularly interesting angles.” Prints of Seymour’s Salina Turda series are available for purchase directly from the artist Editor’s Note: An earlier version of this article linked to the wrong website for Richard John Seymour The final deadline for Fast Company’s Brands That Matter Awards is Friday, May 30, at 11:59 p.m. PT. Apply today. John Brownlee is a design writer who lives in Somerville, Massachusetts. You can email him at john.brownlee+fastco@gmail.com. More Fast Company & Inc © 2025 Mansueto Ventures Fastcompany.com adheres to NewsGuard’s nine standards of credibility and transparency. Learn More STADA Romania, the Romanian subsidiary of STADA Arzneimittel AG, is starting construction work on the first pharmaceuticals factory to be built by an international company in Romania in the last 30 years With an investment of more than 50 million euros this new production facility is located in the Arieș Industrial Park in Turda The greenfield project is partly supported in its implementation by the Romanian Government through a state aid contribution The new production and packaging unit will initially comprise 9 state-of-the-art technological lines for solid dosage products (capsules and tablets), with a capacity of 120 million boxes of pharmaceutical product per year. The total surface area of the unit is approximately 30,000 sqm and allows for a rapid expansion of the production lines to 12. The entire area of the acquired land is 100,000 sqm and allows for further development of the production facilities through the construction of new buildings depending on market demand and in relation to the company’s ongoing development needs “STADA is developing in Turda the first pharmaceutical factory built from scratch in Romania by an international company thus laying a cornerstone in making Romania today an important player in the European pharmaceutical sector while securing the supply chain in this strategic area We chose Turda because it is located in the heart of a key region for the STADA Group close to our production facilities in Serbia as well as to our testing laboratory serving the entire STADA Group globally.” underlines Mihai Fugarevici The STADA factory in Turda will be built on a solid foundation of sustainability, using modern, state-of-the-art technology and a suite of energy-saving facilities such as photovoltaic solar panels, solar thermal system, and green roof to balance temperature fluctuations. The construction and operational phases will be coordinated by Veroljub Ljubinkovic, who will lead the project as plant manager. The production facility is scheduled for completion in October 2024. The facility’s operation involves forming a team of 375 employees with a wealth of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, which will build on Cluj’s strong heritage in this field. We use cookies for keeping our website reliable and secure, personalising content and ads, providing social media features and to analyse how our website is used. Reading"Emily Garthwaite captures..." More fromWork Contact Advertising Opportunities Newsletters Insights + Opinion Creatives + Projects Advice + Resources Culture + Lifestyle Nicer Tuesdays The View From... POV Forward Thinking Review of the Year Jenny Brewer Olivia Hingley Ellis Tree Elizabeth Goodspeed Liz Gorny Extra Search In London-based photographer Emily Garthwaite’s project on the salt flats of Turda but the humour and extraordinary detail takes her work in a wonderful direction Emily stumbled upon the baths when in need of a peaceful retreat: “I was working with the Ratiu Foundation on a project with an anti sex trafficking consortium in between Turda and Cluj-Napoca in Transylvania,” Emily explains “I was spending 80% of my time with sex workers on the highways and it was an emotionally demanding project I stumbled upon [the salt flats] after a local said Turda is an old salt mining town and the mineral had been extracted from the landscape since the middle ages It was 1932 when the mines became inactive “but with new financial aid from the European Union a 120 metre deep disused salt mine named Salina Turda has now become a tourist destination,” says Emily “On the perimeters lie modest pools of thick salty mud dimpled with footprints and among the dense forest water-filled salt quarries – it’s here that many elderly locals bathe.” Emily presents a beautiful set of portraits that focus on the characters that use the baths Mud-encrusted wrinkles and body hair become the same chocolatey texture and despite the lack of colour there’s an incredible vibrancy from everyone’s sludgy grins Their expressions give Emily’s photographs a light and add to the relaxed nature of the bathers as their swimming costumes and trunks hang haphazardly from the weight of the mud Many come to the flats for the rejuvenating and healing powers of the salty mud as they prepare for the bitter winter ahead a former truck driver: “He stood beside me and exclaimed We are all covered in black clay and we are all here to heal.’” Further Infowww.emilygarthwaite.com Rebecca Fulleylove Rebecca Fulleylove is a freelance writer and editor specialising in art She is also senior writer at Creative Review Fancy a bit of It's Nice That in your inbox Sign up to our newsletters and we'll keep you in the loop with everything good going on in the creative world Instagram TikTok LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Pinterest About Careers at It’s Nice That Privacy Policy Insights Residence Creative Lives in Progress If You Could Jobs © It’s Nice That 2024 · Nice Face Logo © It’s Nice That www.emilygarthwaite.com The traditional pastime of bathing has been explored in several projects before, including the bathing ghats on the Ganges and the stunning architecture of the Budapest baths sweat and solidarity of musical subculture Owen Harvey’s portraits offer a charming antidote to the negative press garnered by young men Resistance is an exhibition conceived by acclaimed artist and filmmaker Steve McQueen and curated in collaboration with the Turner’s director Clarrie Wallis We spoke to Clarrie about how photography has shaped protest The photographer Ana Flores joined us at April’s Nicer Tuesdays to talk the crowd through her career to date from going with her gut and leaving a background in law to study fashion photography rediscovering her Peruvian roots along the way Ana took us through the process behind some of the projects that have led her to document the indigenous women of her birthplace with a focus on adornment About Contact Advertising Opportunities Newsletters Insights + Opinion Creatives + Projects Advice + Resources Culture + Lifestyle Nicer Tuesdays The View From... POV Forward Thinking Review of the Year Jenny Brewer Olivia Hingley Ellis Tree Elizabeth Goodspeed Liz Gorny Instagram TikTok LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Pinterest Careers at It’s Nice That Privacy Policy Insights Residence Creative Lives in Progress If You Could Jobs Click 'OK' then 'Allow' to enable notifications InstagramXThreadsSnapchatTikTokYouTubeLAD Entertainment Home> Lifestyle> Travel Featured Image Credit: Biris Paul Silviu / Daniel MIHAILESCU / AFP / Photo by DANIEL MIHAILESCU/AFP via Getty ImagesTopics: World News, Weird, Travel Salina Turda is 120 metres below the surface of the earth, at the site of one of the oldest salt mines in the world There’s evidence that the mine might date back to 1271, according to park's official website there has been a theme park on the site right at the bottom The park lets in hundreds of thousands of visitors each year and it’s popular with locals as well as the tourists There’s even a Ferris wheel down there, which is described as ‘the only one in the world that works underground’. To be fair, that’s a very specific claim and they’re probably right about it, too. As well as the big wheel, there’s also bowling, mini-golf, table tennis, billiards, and all sorts of stuff to keep everyone from kids to adults entertained. There’s a play area for the children as well, which features loads of slides and even some basketball hoops. Oh, did we mention that there’s a large underground lake as well? It’s called the Theresa Mine lake, and you can take boat rides on it. The whole place is very strange, which is probably why people like it down there so much. Down at the bottom of the mine, they also put on live shows and movie showings, with an amphitheatre that has 180 seats. All of the seats are heated, just in case it gets a bit nippy down in the bowels of the earth. To get down underground, there’s a glass lift that takes you down to the bottom, which offers some incredible views across the whole mine as you descend. Just the one lift though, so maybe you’ll have to go down the stairs instead. And loads of people who have been have taken the time to sing the praises of the ‘hidden gem’. One visitor wrote: "This mine experience is something unexpected after some days in Romania and maybe it's the most fantastic place I've ever been." Another person said: "This place is SPECTACULAR!" What’s more, there’s reportedly health benefits to being down in a massive salt mine. "The specialists recommend salt therapy as a very effective solution in the treatment of respiratory diseases, but also for stimulating immunity, supporting the detoxification of the body, improving the functioning of the digestive tract, also helping to reduce the effects of fatigue and stress." the website claims. However, while there is little research on how effective 'salt therapy' is, one 2007 study did show that dry salt inhalers, used five days a week for 30 minutes, did significantly improve those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It’s got to be more fun than any other treatment you might have, right? The sludge is a by-product of salt-mining techniques once employed in the town, which is said to have rejuvenating qualities The sludge is a by-product of salt-mining techniques once employed in the town which is said to have rejuvenating qualities I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice It looks for all the world like the results of an environmental disaster – but Emily Garthwaite has captured anything but When the 22-year-old travelled to Romania last August she was convinced to visit the salt flats of Turda in the north-west of the country by a man who offered to show her the "real" country And so the Londoner came upon a community that bathes… in mud Elderly residents daily immerse themselves in the sludge (a by-product of salt-mining techniques once employed in the town) But reinvigorating the body is not its only benefit they didn't have any bars or clubs or theatres," explains Garthwaite "They had nothing that gave them a sense of community That's what these baths offered" – the chance Garthwaite's favourite subject was a woman who insisted on getting naked "She was committed to getting her boobs out and saying 'Look how good they look at 80.' I kept coming back for two weeks and every day she'd be determined to get me to photograph her." who admits she was often the youngest person at the salt flats by 25 years "I nearly fell in once because they were so excited to get me involved It is interesting to note that no one looks self-conscious about their shape "You don't notice any of the lumps and bumps on them because they just rock it," says Garthwaite "I think there's a real understanding of their bodies For more: emilygarthwaite.com Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies AEK defeated Romania’s Potaissa Turda at the Olympic Sports Hall of Athens on Sunday but  its one-goal win was not enough to overturn its deficit from the first leg of the two-game final of the European Handball Federation (EHF) Challenge Cup to finish runner-up in the tournament for the first time in the Greek club’s history Having gone down 33-22 in the first leg in Romania AEK had a mountain to climb against its clearly stronger opponent In front of 5,000 Greek fans AEK eventually came back from seven goals down to win 27-26 on the night Potaissa Turda may have relaxed toward the end of the game but was the deserved winner of the Cup and lifted it inside the Olympic Sports Hall Enter your information below to receive our weekly newsletters with the latest insights opinion pieces and current events straight to your inbox STADA is the only multinational company to have started a huge greenfield investment in the past thirty years Its state-of-the-art factory is based in Turda told Business Review the story behind this investment   What is your leadership style and how does it support your company’s performance What were your main professional achievements in 2023 What were the biggest challenges your business sector faced last year and how did you navigate them “We’re looking forward to launching our state-of-the-art factory in Turda this year and taking further steps towards business growth on the Romanian market aiming to be among the top 5 generics producers in Romania.” We use cookies for keeping our website reliable and secure providing social media features and to analyse how our website is used The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays The cross pinnacle on the Tower of Jesus Christ will be ready to receive visitors in 2026 on the centennial of Gaudi’s death Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin That’s because the state has to spend money on updating the railway infrastructure rather than subsidizing the cost of the popular pass Steffen Romstöck said that he would respect the residents’ choice and would take over the helm of the municipality which will come into force from 1 January 2025 Rethinking renewable energy sources for the urban landscape But operating them is still illegal under the country’s legislation can inform and inspire communities and entrepreneurs that still feel trepidation at the prospect of energy transition it has a unique modular design that allows it to be shortened and lengthened like a train that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris the district has long been known as the hangout spot for the artsy crowds Hostal de Pinós is located in the geographical centre of the autonomous region the ranking considers several distinct but essential factors these quiet areas will now be available on all main routes in the country The academic institution shows a deeper understanding of the well-being of its students It has introduced 20 new electric buses bought with European funds The City Hall of Turda has introduced 20 new electric buses bought with European funds The Transilvanyan city is the first in Romania that has exclusively electric public transport fleet which helps it to become more and more “green”.        Mayor of Turda also informed that a new public transport company “TUP – Urban Public Transport Turda” had been established It is directly subordinated to the Local Council The new electric buses are equipped with surveillance video cameras Electronic cards for the new buses are planned to be introduced as early as in January 2020 and they will be distributed free of charge passengers will be able to use the buses with their old subscriptions.  The 20 new electric buses are produced by Czech company SOR Bus Their maximum speed is 80 kilometers and they can go for 160 kilometers before a recharge.  The total cost of the new bus fleet amounts to 50.1 million lei (10.6 million euo) secured by European funds The modernization of public transport is one of the projects funded by the European Union under the Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan The aim is to significantly reduce pollution and create a system of urban mobility that is environmentally friendly.     Turda, which has a population of 40,000, is located approximately 30 kilometers from the city of Cluj-Napoca which will become the first city in Romania to test a self-driving bus in a pilot project next year Driverless buses can seat a maximum of 12 passengers.        The 10th European Conference on Sustainable Cities and Towns (ESCT) sets the stage for stronger cooperation between the EU national and local level to fast track Europe's transition to climate neutrality Urban dwellers across the EU are having a say in making their surroundings friendlier to people and the environment Forests in the EU can help green the European construction industry and bolster a continent-wide push for architectural improvements Apply by 10 November and do your part for the transformation of European public spaces An interview with the Mayor of a Polish city that seeks to reinvent itself An interview with the newly elected ICLEI President and Mayor of Malmö A conversation with the Mayor of Lisbon about the spirit and dimensions of innovation present in the Portuguese capital The Orthodox Archdiocese of Cluj includes two missionary parishes dedicated to Roma people The 27-year old priest Marin Trandafir Roz who belongs to the Roma community is the first Roma priest to be ordained in the Cluj County It is interesting to note that Metropolitan Andrei Andreicut previously served as a parish priest at the Nativity of St john the Baptist parish in Turda-Fabrici for six years (1978-1985) thus showing a high appreciation for the Roma priest by his appointment to this parochial community Feleac and Cluj constantly helps the Romani communities in Pata Rât having a number of 50 social projects and programs dedicated to Roma people The bilingual Divine Liturgy took place on April 6 two days before the International Romani Day Source: basilica.ro the Patriarchate of Jerusalem solemnly celebrated the Sunday of the Myrrh-Bearing Women... 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(function() { window.mc4wp = window.mc4wp || { listeners: [] cb) { window.mc4wp.listeners.push( { event : evt callback: cb } ); } } }})(); © 2023 OrthodoxTimes.com - All rights reserved Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website These cookies do not store any personal information Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website CA Immo exits non-core market Serbia with the sale of the 19,600 sqm office building Sava Business Center in Belgrade Both the sales price and the buyer are subject to confidentiality As the PBSA sector finally takes off in Poland it is now increasingly attracting international operators and investors Eurobuild CEE spoke to Xior's investment manager about why it has such confidence in the Polish market Residential developer Develia has signed a preliminary agreement to acquire all the shares in Bouygues Immobilier Polska the Polish subsidiary of Bouygues Immobilier ESA logistika has leased 15,000 sqm in Prologis Park Piotrków GLP has completed the development of its Wrocław V Logistics Centre and has received a BREEAM rating of Outstanding Panattoni has secured EUR 40 mln in financing from BNP Paribas for the development of Panattoni Park Sosnowiec IV Newgate Investment (NGI) and Redkom Development are developing a large retail park in Bydgoszcz Deutsche Hypo – NORD/LB Real Estate Finance has provided a five-year green loan to Olivia Seven for the refinancing of the Olivia Prime A office building in Gdańsk-Oliwa communications and security company Motorola Solutions has signed a five-year lease renewal 18,000 sqm at the Green Office complex in Kraków’s 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Its vast caverns were then used as bomb shelters during World War II, and later for storing cheese. But the enormous mine has now been given a big makeover, transforming into a futuristic theme park more than 100 metres below ground. Your first peek inside Salina Turda will take your breath away. After descending down a series of narrow, cramped tunnels, you emerge onto a high platform overlooking the main cavern. The size of the space is simply unbelievable, as you gaze from the ceiling down through the cascading neon lights to the whizzing amusement park more than 40 metres below. If you’re brave enough, you can walk around the perimeter of the mine on a terrifying wooden gangway. Otherwise you can head straight to the panoramic, glass elevator that takes you down to the main floor. Expert tip: There is only one elevator that can take visitors up and down from the park, so unless you fancy taking the stairs, be prepared you may have to wait in a long line. The amusement park itself is pretty low-tech. There’s a minigolf course, billiard tables, ping pong tables, a handball court and bowling alley. The fan favourite is the 20-metre tall ferris wheel – a truly uncanny sight inside an ancient Romanian quarry. But the centrepiece of the mine is its stunning subterranean lake, another elevator ride down to the bottom of a deeper cavern about 120 metres below ground. There you can cross onto a small island where you can hire a paddle boat to explore the furthest reaches of the lagoon yourself, making sure to admire the “salt waterfall” that blooms above your head. The water is just shin-deep in some parts, but it’s so still and clear that it appears to stretch down forever. That’s the beauty of Salina Turda. Amongst all the rides and shrieks of excitement are flashes of art, nature and history. Stalactites hang from the marbled ceiling, while old carts and pulley systems remind you of the miners’ backbreaking work. The unique microclimate inside Salina Turda is also believed to have some health benefits. Some people say the air inside the salt cave has curative qualities that can help treat asthma, hay fever and other chronic skin and respiratory conditions. The idea dates back to the 1800s, when a Polish doctor named Feliks Boczkowski noticed salt miners rarely suffered from lung problems. Doctors say more research is needed to determine if speleotherapy – or salt therapy – has any real benefit. But Romanian families have been known to bring their children to Salina Turda, hoping the humid, antibacterial conditions will clear their airways and boost their immune systems. Salina Turda is best reached by car, although buses also run regularly from Cluj. while entry to the mine will cost 40 lei ($A14) for adults and 20 lei ($A7) for children with prices ranging from 5 lei ($A2) for a ride on the ferris wheel to 20 lei ($A7) to hire a paddle boat Be sure to check out the dozens of food trucks and souvenir stalls outside the mine where you can pick up a lango – delicious Hungarian-style fried bread usually topped with sour cream and grated cheese – and homemade Romanian nougat This article was originally published on News.com.au and has been reproduced with permission Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/ the Romanian subsidiary of the STADA Arzneimittel AG group is starting the construction works of the first drug factory built by an international company in the last 30 years in Romania With an investment of over 50 million Euro this new production facility is in the Aries Industrial Park in Turda The greenfield project is partially supported in its implementation by the Romanian Government The new production and packaging unit will initially include 9 state-of-the-art technological lines for solid dose products (capsules and tablets) with a capacity of 120 million boxes of pharmaceutical product per year The total area of ​​the unit is approximately 30,000 square meters and allows a rapid expansion of up to 12 production lines The entire area of ​​the purchased land is 100,000 square meters and allows for a further development of the production facilities depending on market demand and related to the company’s continuous development needs The finished products from the unit in Turda – both prescription drugs and non-prescription pharmaceutical products – are intended to mainly serve Romania and the European markets “STADA is developing in Turda the first drug factory built from scratch in Romania by an international company thus laying a cornerstone in the transformation of today’s Romania into an important player in the European pharmaceutical sector at the same time securing the supply chain in this strategic area I chose Turda because it is a town located in the heart of a key region for the STADA Group as well as our testing laboratory that serves the entire STADA group globally,” said Mihai Fugarevici one of the most important industrial parks developers and long-term manager in Romania and Central and Eastern Europe shafts and system components made of plastic and metal Fränkische expands their collaboration in CTPark Turda exceeding 10,000 sqm of logistics spaces This surface was reached after the construction of a new building of around 7,000 sqm as an expansion of the one the German company already occupies since 2015 The new building will be used for both storage and production activities The building’s construction started on May 2017 and was finalized in February 2018 The new facility has been developed at the highest standards in terms of energy efficiency and innovative systems used Fränkische Romania, part of the German group FRÄNKISCHE, is a tenant of CTPark Turda since 2015 when they leased a logistics facility of about 3,400 sqm used for production and storage activities. “The renewal and expansion of the partnerships we have with our existing clients are always a reason of satisfaction because it shows that we have fulfilled our role properly We want to increase the number and quality of the facilities we offer to our customers at all times The expansion we have built for Fränkische Romania includes storage and production facilities designed to meet their needs CTP is a commercial real estate developer and manager specializing in the delivery and management of custom-built high-tech business parks for international and domestic companies Stepping off the plane at Cluj International Airport travelers are greeted with beautiful rolling hills surrounding Transylvania’s largest city and the second-largest city in Romania Cluj-Napoca offers something for every type of traveler including anyone like me who wants to see it all Article published in association with Cluj International Airport There are three bus lines operating from the airport to the center of Cluj-Napoca: A post shared by Visit Cluj (@visitclujnapoca) Cluj-Napoca carries echoes of its past as part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and is a significant center of Romanian culture The city’s architecture tells stories of various eras Michael’s Church from the 14th century standing as a prime example of gothic craftsmanship and the Bánffy Palace embodying the splendor of baroque influence There is also the Roman footprint on the history of the city and in its name; ‘Napoca’ refers to the name Romans gave to the settlement after they conquered Dacia in the 2nd century CE communist leader Nicolae Ceausescu added it to the name Cluj to emphasize the Roman roots of the region But the full name Cluj-Napoca is rarely used by the locals — they just use ‘Cluj’ the city is a lively hub that attracts people from Bucharest and other regions as well as a lot of international tourists A hard place to miss in Cluj is Piața Unirii (Union Square) one of the largest squares in all of Romania The vibrant atmosphere of the square offers an ideal starting point for exploring It’s a bustling heart where past and present merge and it provides stunning views of historical landmarks while allowing you to engage with the local pulse One of the best places to visit here is the Hotel Melody Central A post shared by ArtCrawl Cluj (@artcrawlcluj) Every year from the end of May to the start of June, the city hosts the Transilvania International Film Festival which is the biggest film festival in Romania and is known for discovering new voices in cinema you can enjoy both feature and documentary films A post shared by Jazz in the Park (@jazzintheparkromania) Electric Castle stands out as a unique blend of music attracting a diverse audience to the historic Bánffy Castle Untold Festival has gained international recognition for its massive EDM lineups and captivating stage productions drawing electronic music enthusiasts from around the globe to the heart of Transylvania Jazz in the Park showcases a different face of musical expression this festival brings together both local and international jazz artists in a series of open-air performances held in Cluj’s picturesque Parcul Central (Central Park) All of these festivals contribute not only to Cluj’s cultural identity but also to the global festival circuit solidifying the city’s reputation as a must-visit destination for music aficionados Cluj-Napoca emanates a youthful and creative energy; with a large student population the city boasts a vibrant arts and cultural scene creating an inviting atmosphere for relaxation and observation A post shared by DOT (@districtoftoast) The central market is a sensory playground, where fresh produce and artisanal products take center stage. This market allows travelers to immerse themselves in the flavors of Romanian cuisine. Euphoria Biergarten presents a fusion of tradition and innovation showcasing the city’s ability to embrace both its heritage and contemporary aspirations When it comes to coffee, breakfast and brunches, I recommend the District of Toast a fresh addition to the local culinary landscape Local public transport in the form of trains and buses provides a cost-effective way to reach these day-trip destinations. For those seeking more convenience, rental cars are readily available and offer flexibility in exploring the region. Just click on ‘Cars’ in the top left corner of the Kiwi.com homepage to get started A short journey from Cluj, Turda Salt Mine‘s surreal underground landscape captivates you with its majestic chambers and unexpected attractions like its underground amusement park Riding a subterranean Ferris wheel is an adventure that transcends the ordinary I guarantee that you’ve never seen a place like this before you can venture into the Apuseni Mountains to explore the picturesque village of Rimetea The village’s traditional architecture and stunning surroundings offer a peaceful escape from the city hustle you might also want to stop by for a short hike around Cheile Turzii (Turda Gorge) a large natural preserve with marked trails that take you to one of the most gorgeous spots in the region Another slightly longer trip I recommend is visiting the Alba Carolina Citadel in Alba Iulia It is an enormous star-shaped fortress that played an important role in Romania’s unification The local museums provide a glimpse into the nation’s past And if you want to visit Corvin Castle — one of the most impressive majestic castles in all of Europe — spend the night in Alba Iulia and book a day trip to Hunedoara where this rebuilt gothic-renaissance stunner is located Keeping an eye on currency conversion is fairly straightforward One euro corresponds to approximately 5 lei (RON) I’ve noticed that when trying to save cash no matter where I am on vacation my go-to tip for Cluj — and pretty much any city in the world — is to explore the lesser-known eateries away from the touristy areas These gems often offer authentic dishes at a fraction of the cost and you get to sit and talk with the locals don’t forget — exploring the city on foot is not only free and allows you to immerse yourself properly in its ambiance but it also helps you stumble upon hidden corners that might otherwise go unnoticed Spring and fall cast an enchanting spell on Cluj-Napoca with the city adorned in blossoms or bathed in vibrant autumnal hues Mild temperatures offer an ideal environment for al fresco drinks and urban exploration Summer invites an influx of festival enthusiasts ensuring that every season has something special to offer Cluj stands as a testament to the harmonious coexistence of history and modernity and natural beauty provides travelers with a multifaceted experience that unveils Transylvania’s intriguing layers Whether you’re strolling through its streets Cluj is a city that invites exploration — to uncover its stories and to create your own Click here to see our best deals on flights to Cluj-Napoca. 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According to How Stuff Works deep shaft mining involves digging down below the earth's surface and finding salt deposits in old "underground seabeds" This particular mining process leaves behind giant rooms and caverns There are a handful of salt mines in Romania but only one has been repurposed in one of the coolest ways possible Before it was home to a modern amusement park, the Salina Turda salt mine was in use for centuries until it was closed in 1932, according to Business Insider The massive cavern became useful again during WWII as a bomb shelter but in modern times it has been turned into a super cool tourist attraction According to Atlas Obscura there are tons of attractions in this theme park and it appears there is a little something for everyone The space contains an amphitheater and an underground lake that you can check out via rowboat There are also plenty of options for the sport and game lovers out there While there are tons of things for folks to do that are extremely active they still manage to cater to those who prefer a more chill experience You can check out their beautiful Ferris wheel or check in to their spa for a little rest and relaxation