Saturday, 14 September 2013

European Heritage Label: Almadén Mining Park (Spain)

Year: 2021
European significance: originally operated as mercury mine, place of continuous exploitation for 2000 years, in the 16th century the mine was leased to the Fugger family of bankers who introduced new technologies with a decisive impact on the European monetary system, the Almadén Mining Academy during the 18th century promoted the scientific research on a European level
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Postcard:
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