Pilgrims Seek Epiphany Blessing at Berchtesgaden Salt Mine
In the German village of Berchtesgaden locals gather yearly for Epiphany as priests and miners bless the salt mine under Frauennberg Mountain. The 400 year old mine sustains much of the village's livelihood and inspires a traditional pilgrimage into the rocky depths.
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