Důl Schöller, Coal mine in Libušín, Czech Republic.
Důl Schöller is a coal mine near Libušín featuring a circular shaft approximately 533 meters deep with a 5-meter internal diameter. The central building displays Renaissance-style facades and demonstrates late 19th-century mining techniques.
Operations began in 1895 and discovered a substantial coal seam approximately 10 meters thick at about 495 meters depth by 1896. The mine became an economic foundation for the region and employed many local workers for several decades.
The mine buildings received cultural monument status in 2001 and represent an important part of Czech industrial heritage. The hoisting tower and surrounding structures reflect the working life of past generations in this region.
The site was connected by railway for efficient material transport and remains accessible for visits. Check with local tourism information for current access conditions and visiting hours for this protected industrial monument.
The mine was connected to Kamenné Žehrovice railway station through a dedicated siding that still reflects its industrial engineering heritage. This railway connection was crucial to the mine's economic viability throughout its operation.
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