Solvayovy lomy, Mining site and open-air museum in Svatý Jan Pod Skalou, Czech Republic.
Solvayovy lomy is a mining site with preserved limestone quarries in Svatý Jan Pod Skalou featuring multiple levels of extraction pits. The complex includes railway infrastructure, cable systems, and numerous locomotives displayed throughout the grounds.
The site was acquired by a chemical company in 1915 for limestone extraction and operated continuously until 1963. After closure, industrial operations ended but the site gradually transformed into a space for remembering this working past.
The site reflects Czech industrial heritage through its preserved equipment and trains, showing how workers once operated these machines daily. Visitors can observe how mining shaped the landscape and local economy over many decades.
The site is typically open from May to October and is best enjoyed during dry weather. Unpaved paths and uneven ground require sturdy footwear and careful walking throughout your visit.
A gravity-powered cable system once transported limestone in baskets down to the river for further shipment. This simple yet ingenious design demonstrates how workers solved heavy transport challenges before modern machinery.
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