Centro de Interpretación de la minería en Extremadura

Mina Abundancia


Useful Information

Location: Avda. Constiltucion. Aldea Moret, Cáceres.
(39.449594, -6.393754)
Open: OCT to MAY Tue-Sat, Hol 10-14, 16-19, Sun 10-14.
JUN to SEP Tue-Sat, Hol 10-14, 17-20, Sun 10-14.
[2020]
Fee: free.
[2020]
Classification: SubterraneaMining Museum
Light: LightIncandescent Electric Light System
Dimension:  
Guided tours:  
Photography: allowed
Accessibility: yes
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Address: Centro de Interpretación de la minería en Extremadura, Mina Abundancia, Calle Sta. Cristina, Aldea Moret, 10195 Cáceres, Tel: +34-927-006992. E-mail:
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History


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Description

The Centro de Interpretación de la minería en Extremadura (Mining Interpretation Centre in Extremadura) is a museum dedicated to the mining history of the region. The center gives an overview of mining in Spain, and specifically in Extremadura. The museum is located in the headframe building of the Mina Abundancia (Abundance Mine). A part of the machinery is still visible, the rooms are used for a mining exhibition and art projects. There is no underground tour, the mine is not accessible.