Cercs Mine Museum, Coal mining museum in Sant Corneli colony, Cercs, Spain.
The Cercs Mine Museum displays equipment, machinery, and objects from coal extraction in the Berguedà region. The exhibits show the different techniques and methods used over time to remove coal from the ground.
The museum occupies a building that served as a miners' shelter starting in 1931, equipped with cafes, libraries, and cinemas. It was created to preserve the history of coal mining in this region and share it with the public.
Mining shaped the identity of this region for generations. Visitors can see how the work underground defined daily life and how communities grew around the mines to support the people who labored there.
The museum is located in the Sant Corneli colony in Cercs and is accessible by car or on foot. Wear comfortable shoes, especially if you plan to explore the underground gallery, as the floor underground can be uneven.
Visitors can see an authentic miner's living space from the past and walk through a real gallery underground. This experience gives a direct sense of how people lived and worked under difficult conditions.
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