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A salt mine in Altaussee, with slides down into the heart of the mountain on two miners’ slides: directly to the subterranean salt lake, hidden art - which culminates in the most epic of installations.

Called ‘The Mountain of Treasures’: The salt of Salzwelten has provided the wealth of the Salzkammergut region; it has been found there for nearly 800 years. Altaussee Salt Mines also have a more recent dramatic history as a Treasury of Art. During World War II, thousands of works of art were hidden here. Although seemingly well protected, they escaped destruction by a narrow margin. Now they are back at the museums and churches where they belong.

Photos - Jayne Helliwell | Nevine Mahmoud

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