Důl Ignát, Historical mine and cultural monument in Nová Ves, Czech Republic.
Description
Důl Ignát is a former coal mining operation in Nová Ves with well-preserved industrial structures from the late 1800s. The site includes original buildings, machinery, and shafts that show what daily mining work looked like during that era.
History
The mine opened in 1890 and became an important employer for the region, driving industrial growth in the area. As coal demand declined in the late 1900s, operations ceased and the site was preserved as a monument.
Culture
The site reveals how miners worked here for generations and what coal mining meant to the local community. You can still see traces of this labor in the preserved buildings and equipment throughout the grounds.
Practical
The site is easy to access and has informative displays explaining mining techniques and daily operations. Guided tours are available to help you understand the equipment and working conditions miners faced.
Did you know?
The site preserves machinery and shaft systems showing how mining technology developed over decades. Many visitors overlook that some original equipment is still functional and can be demonstrated to show historical techniques in action.
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