The so-called Bortenreuter House, which the top dealer Johann Friedrich Bortenreuter had rebuilt after the great city fire on August 13, 1719, now houses the Museum of Mining Folk Art.
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Yvonne

December 25, 2023

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Great exhibits, entry for adults only 3.00 EUR. A real insider tip.

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Detlef Unger

January 27, 2026

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A must-see for anyone interested in Erzgebirge folk art.

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