Tarnowskie Góry

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Tarnowskie Góry, Historical mining town in Silesian Highlands, Poland

The streets of Tarnowskie Góry feature medieval architecture, industrial heritage sites, and extensive underground mining passages spreading across the city center.

Silver ore discovery in 1490 transformed this settlement into a significant European mining center, leading to rapid urban development and population growth.

The Historical Silver Mine complex preserves mining traditions through exhibitions, demonstrations, and educational programs about mineral extraction methods from past centuries.

Visitors can access the underground tourist route through the Historic Silver Mine every day from April to October, with guided tours in multiple languages.

The city houses the first steam engine installed in continental Europe in 1788, marking a milestone in industrial technology advancement.

Location: Tarnowskie Góry county

Elevation above the sea: 320 m

Shares border with: Bytom, Radzionków, Gmina Świerklaniec, Miasteczko Śląskie, Gmina Tworóg, Gmina Zbrosławice

Website: http://tarnowskiegory.pl

GPS coordinates: 50.44528,18.86139

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:23

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