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Siciliaschacht Mining Museum

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Siciliaschacht Mining Museum

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    July 20, 2023

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    The Meggen mine

    For a long time, the Meggen mine was one of the largest pyrite, zinc ore and barite mines in the world. Its beginnings go back over 140 …
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    July 20, 2023

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    The pit includes:

    the brand control with the information center
    the head frame with the shaft hall and the conveyor vessel
    the two winders with the workstations of the machinists
    the compressors
    the mine warden
    various mine vehicles


    opening hours

    The museum is open on Sundays from 3pm to 6pm.



    entrance fees

    Adults €2.50

    Children €1.00

    Families €5.00

    groups on request

    bergbaumuseum-siciliaschacht.de/index.php/besucherinfos/opening-times
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    February 6, 2024

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    Sulphurite, zinc ore and barite were mined on a large scale in the Meggen mine for a long time. In 1992 the mines were exhausted and closed. Today the preserved Sicilia mine houses a museum. It is currently open every Sunday afternoon.

    You can find further information here: bergbaumuseum-siciliaschacht.de.
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    Elevation 370 m

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    Location: Lennestadt, Kreis Olpe, Arnsberg District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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