The Slănic Prahova salt mine has caught the attention of billionaire Elon Musk, who was impressed by a viral clip comparing the mine to Moria from The Lord of the Rings.

Salina Slănic Prahova, a tourist attraction in Romania, went viral after Elon Musk saw a clip comparing it to the mines of Moria from the Lord of the Rings trilogy. This impressive mine has a height of 54 meters and a depth of over 230 meters, offering tourists an exploration space of 20,000 square meters.

Musk's reaction was one of amazement, as he reposted the clip on his official X account. The salt mine is visited by Romanian and foreign tourists, having approximately 230,000 visitors last year. This increased popularity, amplified by Musk's attention, has made Salina Slănic Prahova a global attraction.