Riotinto Mining Museum, Mining museum in Minas de Riotinto, Spain.
The Riotinto Mining Museum occupies a former hospital building from 1921 and displays exhibits about mining activities across different historical periods. Its basement level contains a reconstructed Roman mine tunnel that shows how ancient miners extracted minerals from the earth.
The building opened in 1921 as a hospital for workers of the Rio Tinto Company Limited and served that purpose until 1983. It was then transformed into a museum to preserve the mining heritage of the area.
The collection displays mining tools, minerals, and archaeological finds that reflect the craftsmanship and resources of the region. These objects connect visitors to the working lives of miners across different periods.
Access to the basement with the reconstructed Roman tunnel is available, though visitors should know this area has stairs and narrow spaces. Comfortable shoes and extra time for exploring both levels are recommended.
The museum preserves several steam locomotives that once transported minerals on the historic Riotinto railway line. These engines are witnesses to the industrial past and show the technology used to extract and move these valuable resources.
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