Sao Domingos Mine, Copper mine in Corte do Pinto, Portugal
The industrial site contains abandoned buildings, mining structures, and water pools colored red from high iron content across the excavated terrain.
The location was mined by Romans for gold and silver before being rediscovered in 1854 when Nicolau Biava established copper extraction operations.
The mine created separate living quarters for Portuguese workers and English managers, reflecting the social divisions within the industrial community.
Access to the mine site remains open throughout the year, with a museum in a former miner's cottage displaying artifacts from mining operations.
The mine features an 11-mile railway path connecting to Pomarão port, where copper ore was transported for shipment to England.
Location: Corte do Pinto
Inception: 1850s
Official opening: 1864
GPS coordinates: 37.67434,-7.50018
Latest update: May 10, 2025 18:21
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