Chełm Chalk Undergrounds

The Chełm Chalk Tunnels are a system of tunnels dug into the chalk under the city of in eastern . The tunnelling began in the Middle Ages for chalk mining and was discontinued in the 19th century.
  • Tourist attraction
  • …is also known as “Chełm Chalk Tunnels”
  • Description: chalk mine in Poland
  • Address: Lubelska 55A, Chełm, 22-100

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include The Mission of the Saint Apostles Church and Saint Anthony of Padua Sanctuary.
is a church, which is situated 130 metres southwest of Chełm Chalk Undergrounds.
Synagogue
is situated 190 metres east of Chełm Chalk Undergrounds.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Okszów and Strupin Łanowy.
is a village in the administrative district… is situated 3½ km northeast of Chełm Chalk Undergrounds.
Village
is a village in the administrative… is situated 3½ km south of Chełm Chalk Undergrounds.
Village
is a village in the administrative district… is situated 4 km west of Chełm Chalk Undergrounds.
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Latitude
51.13303° or 51° 7′ 59″ north
Longitude
23.47128° or 23° 28′ 17″ east
Open location code
9G354FMC+6G
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Vietnamese—“Chełm Chalk Undergrounds” goes by many names.
海乌姆粉笔地下Chinese
Σήραγγες κιμωλίας στο ΧέουμGreek
מנהרות הגיר בחלםHebrew
מנהרות הגיר של חלםHebrew
Chełmskie Podziemia KredowePolish
Podziemia kredowe w ChełmiePolish
Хелмские меловые подземельяRussian
Крейдяний рудникUkrainian
Крейдяний рудник у ХолміUkrainian
Hầm đá phấn ChełmVietnamese

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Skarpa przy Podwalnej and Muzeum Ziemi Chełmskiej.

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Lubelskie: Highlights

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