Idrija Mercury Mines

Matt Lynch
Article By: Matt Lynch
4 years ago
0 ratings
Exhibition-Exhibition Exhibition-Handicrafts Exhibition-History Exhibition-Tour Nature-Cliffs Nature-Rock formation
The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Idrija contains an incredible history of mercury mining, with the second largest mercury mine in the world. The mercury deposits were first found in 1490 but the mine has long since been decommissioned. There is an interesting and interactive museum where you can venture underground to see the conditions these Slovenian miners worked in. The museum contains mercury stores, miners’ living quarters and even a miners’ theatre. The main museum is on Anthony's Road but there is also an Hg smelting plant that can be included as an add on tour. Picture: David Jones from Isle of Wight, United Kingdom, CC BY 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0>, via Wikimedia Commons
0
1
Submitted by: Matt Lynch, 4 years ago

  • Details

  • Kosovelova ulica 3, 5280 Idrija, Slovenia
  • Entry
    Prices for Idrija Mercury Mines
    Category Price Restrictions
    Standard 13.00 EUR
    Students 10.00 EUR
    Kids 6.00 EUR Under 15
    Seniors 10.00 EUR
  • Website
  • Sliders
    Physical 2
    Culture 3
    Fun 0
    Education 2
  • Tags
    Rainy day

Reviews

Sign in and get started

  • Show off your travel writing skills
  • Contribute to the community
  • Enable likes, reviews and bookmarks
  • Follow your favorite contributors
  • Promote your business
Sign in Sign up

You may also like

Predjama Castle
Predjama Castle
Matt Lynch
4 years ago
Postojna Caves
Postojna Caves
Matt Lynch
4 years ago
Tolmin Gorge
Tolmin Gorge
Matt Lynch
4 years ago
Škocjan Caves
Škocjan Caves
Matt Lynch
4 years ago
St. John the Baptist Church
St. John the Baptist Church
Matt Lynch
4 years ago
Lake Bohinj Boat Trip
Lake Bohinj Boat Trip
Matt Lynch
4 years ago
Savica Waterfall
Savica Waterfall
Matt Lynch
4 years ago
Mostnica Gorge
Mostnica Gorge
Matt Lynch
4 years ago
Ljubljana Old Town
Ljubljana Old Town
Matt Lynch
4 years ago
Triple Bridge
Triple Bridge
Matt Lynch
4 years ago
Ljubljana Castle
Ljubljana Castle
Matt Lynch
4 years ago
Dragon Bridge
Dragon Bridge
Matt Lynch
4 years ago
Metelkova Mesto
Metelkova Mesto
Matt Lynch
4 years ago
Bled Island
Bled Island
Matt Lynch
4 years ago
Bled Castle
Bled Castle
Matt Lynch
4 years ago
Mala Osojnica
Mala Osojnica
Matt Lynch
4 years ago

Related itineraries

How to spend 7 Days in Slovenia
How to spend 7 Days in Slovenia
Matt Lynch
3 years ago
The Ultimate Guide to a Weekend in Venice
The Ultimate Guide to a Weekend in Venice
Design Your Italy
3 years ago
How to spend a long weekend in Vienna
How to spend a long weekend in Vienna
Freya Godfrey
3 years ago
How to spend 2 days in Florence
How to spend 2 days in Florence
Arianna
3 years ago
2 Days Fashion Itinerary in Milan
2 Days Fashion Itinerary in Milan
Design Your Italy
3 years ago
The Ultimate Weekend Guide to Budapest
The Ultimate Weekend Guide to Budapest
Becky Hunter-Kelm
3 years ago
How to Spend 3 Days in Prague
How to Spend 3 Days in Prague
Matt Lynch
3 years ago
How to spend two days in Rome
How to spend two days in Rome
Kate Johns
3 years ago
How to spend two days in Dubrovnik
How to spend two days in Dubrovnik
Freya Godfrey
3 years ago

Recommended itineraries

How to spend a long weekend in Vienna
How to spend a long weekend in Vienna
Freya Godfrey
3 years ago
The Ultimate Guide to a Weekend in Venice
The Ultimate Guide to a Weekend in Venice
Design Your Italy
3 years ago
How to spend a long weekend in Athens
How to spend a long weekend in Athens
Freya Godfrey
3 years ago
4 Days Eco-Friendly Travel in Vancouver
4 Days Eco-Friendly Travel in Vancouver
Matt Lynch
3 years ago
How to spend 3 days in Singapore
How to spend 3 days in Singapore
Sook
3 years ago
How to Spend 4 Days in Kathmandu
How to Spend 4 Days in Kathmandu
Sunny Shrestha
3 years ago
How to Spend Two Days in Moab, Utah
How to Spend Two Days in Moab, Utah
Kat Smith
3 years ago
How to spend two days in Sydney
How to spend two days in Sydney
Freya Godfrey
3 years ago
How to Spend 3 Days in Lisbon
How to Spend 3 Days in Lisbon
Sofia Abrantes
3 years ago
How to Spend 3 Days in Tokyo
How to Spend 3 Days in Tokyo
Lily Crossley-Baxter
3 years ago
© 2023 Peak Cadence ApS | About | Promote Your Business | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn | Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions