Major Mining Sites of Wallonia, Coal mining heritage complex in Wallonia, Belgium
Four mining sites spread across 170 kilometers contain industrial buildings, machinery, and infrastructure that demonstrate the evolution of coal extraction methods.
The coal mining operations, established in the early 19th century, transformed Wallonia into a center of industrial development during the Industrial Revolution.
These mining locations illustrate the social structure of mining communities through preserved workers' houses, schools, and communal facilities within company towns.
Each location features exhibitions about mining technology, with Blegny-Mine offering underground tours that descend 200 feet into original mining tunnels.
The Bois du Cazier site preserves the memory of 262 miners who perished in the 1956 mining disaster through detailed documentation and personal artifacts.
Website: http://sitesminiersmajeursdewallonie.be
GPS coordinates: 50.43528,3.83833
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:40
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