Bergwerksdirektion Saarbrücken, Mining administration building in Saarbrücken, Germany
The grand building features stone shields with names of Saarland mines and sculptures representing mining professions on its decorative facade.
Between 1877 and 1880, architects Martin Gropius and Heino Schmieden constructed this structure in the Florentine Renaissance style for mining administration.
The cast iron staircase area functions as a memorial for victims of the Luisenthal mine disaster, one of Germany's most severe mining accidents.
The building now integrates into the Europa-Galerie shopping center, which operates from Monday to Saturday between 9:30 AM and 8:00 PM.
The structure's main facade forms the visual endpoint of Sankt Johann's Bahnhofstrasse, creating a central architectural focal point in the city.
Location: Saarbrücken
GPS coordinates: 49.23910,6.99048
Latest update: March 6, 2025 04:35
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