Slanic Prahova salt mine - It is well known that this salt mine holds the first position among the European salt mines and, in Romania, it is one of the main touristic attractions on Valley of Prahova. Slanic Prahova town became widely known and visited by many tourists for the sulphurous springs on Slanic slopes, thanks to salty lakes formed inside the old and abandoned salt mines, known for their curative properties, also called baths: Baia Rosie (Red Bath), Baia Baciului (Shepherd's Bath) and Baia Verde (Green Bath), which helped the expansion of watering and touristic activity, first mentioned in 1853. Shortly after its opening, Slanic Prahova was declared a touristic resort, also having two attractions points: Salina Noua (The new salt mine) and Salina Veche (The old salt mine). Salina Noua still extracts important quantities of salt, and the old mine Slanic Prahova salt mine has a trapeze shape, with the base opening of 32 m, 45 m height, the upper line having 10 m.