Mineral museum of Lavrio, Geological museum in Lavrio, Greece
The Mineral Museum of Lavrio occupies a 19th-century building that once processed ore materials. The collection displays around 740 mineral samples representing approximately 220 different mineral varieties found in this mining region.
The Lavrio region served as a major mining center since ancient times, with its silver deposits playing a crucial role in Athens' economy and military power. The museum was established in the 1980s to document this mining heritage and the area's mineralogical riches.
The museum exhibits ancient and modern mining tools, lead ingots, and silver coins from ancient Athens known as Lavrion owls.
The museum operates on limited hours primarily during mornings and weekends, so visitors should confirm timing before planning a visit. The building is accessible from Lavrio town center and can be reached easily by local transportation.
The Lavrio area contains an unusually high concentration of different mineral types in a relatively small geographic space. This exceptional mineral diversity makes the region notable for those interested in geological variety.
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