Almadén, Mining heritage site in Ciudad Real, Spain
The municipality of Almadén extends across rolling hills at 589 meters above sea level in the province of Ciudad Real, containing multiple historical structures.
The mercury mines of Almadén operated continuously from Roman times until 2003, representing the largest mercury deposits discovered in the world.
The Real Hospital de Mineros de San Rafael stands as a testament to the mining community, providing medical care to generations of local workers.
Visitors can access the mining museum complex throughout the year, with guided tours available in multiple languages through the underground tunnels.
The hexagonal Plaza de Toros contains residences within its structure, combining both entertainment and housing functions in a single building.
Location: Province of Ciudad Real
Elevation above the sea: 589 m
Website: http://www.almaden.es/
Part of: Mancomunidad «Ríos Esteras, Valdeazogues y Alcudia»
Shares border with: Abenójar, Alamillo, Almadenejos, Almodóvar del Campo, Chillón, Valdemanco del Esteras
Website: http://almaden.es
GPS coordinates: 38.76667,-4.81667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:45
Almadén Mine
2.9 km
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36.6 km
Sisapo
29.2 km
Bullring of Almadén
1.5 km
Castle of Capilla
24.1 km
Iglesia de San Juan Bautista
5.5 km
Horno de Bustamante
2.9 km
Cerco de Buitrones
9.5 km
Real Hospital de Mineros de San Rafael
1.5 km
Castillo de Madroñiz
25.7 km
Iglesia de la Purísima Concepción, Alamillo
10.3 km
Convento de Santa Clara de la Columna
36.8 km
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción
36.4 km
Agencia de Lectura Pública Municipal de Sancti-Spíritus - Espiritu Santo
33.4 km
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Abenójar
42 km
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Agudo
24.5 km
Silo of Abenójar
42.1 km
Town Hall of Alamillo
10.2 km
Bullring of Alamillo
11 km
Bullring of Agudo
25 km
Plaza de Toros Cañete
36 km
Bullring of Almadenejos
9.4 km
Granero de Saceruela
27 km
Sisapo amphitheatre
29.2 km
Granero de Agudo
24.7 km
Church of San Benito Abad, Agudo
24.5 km
Plaza de toros de Pozoblanco
44 km
La Fragua Residency
38 kmReviews
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