Kongsberg School of Mines, Mining education building in Kongsberg Municipality, Norway
The Kongsberg School of Mines occupies a restored building from 1783, featuring classical architectural elements and a dedicated library containing 900 specialized books.
Established in 1757 by Frederick V of Denmark, this institution educated mining professionals until 1814, contributing to Norway's industrial development during the silver mining era.
The school integrated German mining traditions with Norwegian education methods, offering courses in mathematics, mechanics, mineralogy, metallurgy, and physical chemistry.
Located at coordinates 59.666007N, 9.645309E, the building underwent major renovations in 2010 to preserve its historical structure and original color scheme.
The institution's library collection specialized in mining, mineralogy, chemistry, physics, and mathematics, supporting both theoretical and practical mining education.
Location: Kongsberg Municipality
GPS coordinates: 59.66601,9.64531
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:15
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