It is one of the several buildings of the Riotinto Museum that is distributed in several of the old mines within what is known as the Riotinto Mining Park. More information can be obtained on the official website parquemineroderiotinto.es

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November 29, 2022

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Museum represents the 5000 years of mining history. The former hospital building of the Rio Tinto Company Ltd. has been restored and turned into a very interesting museum on the mining history of the region. The ticket to visit the Mining Museum, House 21, Mining Railway, Peña de Hierro Mine and Corta Atalaya costs 24 eur (adult).

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December 22, 2022

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A museum dedicated to mining activity in the area and its history. It has an important museographic collection that ranges from archaeological pieces to mining extraction machinery and railway locomotives. The Museum building is the former mining hospital of the Rio Tinto Company Limited.

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1. Mina Corta Atalaya – circular through the Riotinto Mining Park

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