Salt Mines in Yekaterinburg, Russia. Underneath the industrial city a rather stunning natural wonder is found. The old salt mines feature the psychedelic colorful stripes! It is a result of layers of carnallite, that decorates the walls of the mines’ corridors for miles.
Only a small part of the mines is being used today, however it is not open to visit, unless with a permit from the government. The vivid spectacle of colorful minerals is found 200 m (650 ft) under the surface. That is definitely not for everyone to see, but photographer Mikhail Mishainik was determined to visit the mines and made pictures for the world to admire.
Why to go there?
It might be one of the greatest challenges to be able to get there.
When to go there?
If you are adamant about going to Yekaterinburg, consider anytime but winter, which can get quite sibilant here.
How to get there?
Get to Yekaterinburg’s international airport from various European cities or Dubai, Tel Aviv, Istanbul, Tashkent.
Photo by Mikhail Mishainik
Photo by Mikhail Mishainik
Photo by Mikhail Mishainik
Photo by Mikhail Mishainik
Photo by Mikhail Mishainik
Photo by Mikhail Mishainik
Photo by Mikhail Mishainik
Photo by Mikhail Mishainik
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