Caporciano Mine, Copper mine in Montecatini Val di Cecina, Italy
The Caporciano Mine contains an extensive network of tunnels spread across ten different levels within the hills of Tuscany.
From 1827 to 1907, this mining complex developed into Europe's most productive copper extraction site, exporting minerals primarily to England.
The Mining Museum displays tools, machinery, and documents that illustrate the daily operations and technical advancements of 19th-century mineral extraction.
Visitors can access the upper levels of the mine through guided tours, with two walking trails measuring 0.96 and 3.01 kilometers respectively.
The mine features two distinct mineral veins known as the Red Strand and White Strand, with the latter containing higher concentrations of copper.
Location: Montecatini Val di Cecina
Email: museominiere@viaggioantico.com
GPS coordinates: 43.39042,10.73797
Latest update: March 10, 2025 10:25
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