Schwazer Silberbergwerk |
6130 Schwaz, Austria (Tirol) |
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Alte Landstrasse 3a
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Museum typ
Mining
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Opening times
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Ganzjährig geöffnet!, ausgenommen Mitte November 2011 - 25.12.2011, Mai - September täglich von 09:00 bis 17:00 , Oktober - April täglich von 10:00 bis 16:00 (Stand 2011)
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Erwachsene € 16,-, Senioren / Studenten / Jugendliche (15-18 Jahre) € 14,-, Kinder (5-14 Jahre) € 8,- (2011/2012) |
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| Homepage | www.silberbergwerk.at | ||||||||
silberbergwerk.at 
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| Description | Source Wikipedia.de 8/2011 by autotranslator:
The Schwaz silver mine has operated since the Middle Ages. It was one of the largest and most profitable mines in the late Middle Ages and is today open to visitors. History The bull statue outside the entrance to the Schwaz silver mine is reminiscent of the late Middle Ages was SageIm the Schwaz silver mines, the largest and most productive silver mine in the world. To 7,400 (1554) miners were working there daily. The work was difficult. The moisture in the mine, the smoke of the lamps (it used animal fats and kindling), the hard work with simple tools (hammer and chisel), and poor diet contributed to the fact that many miners before the 35th Of age died. Decline Despite all the achievements of the decline of the mining Schwazer was unstoppable. The mechanization, but the difficult and therefore expensive removal of deposits in Schwaz and the import of cheap silver from the New World had a devastating impact on the Schwaz silver mine. Active mining was discontinued in 1999. To 1957 was still being mined ore in Schwaz, was promoted to 1999 dolomite for road construction. Last only twelve miners were involved in the degradation. They sponsored a multiple of the 7,400 miners who worked in the Middle Ages in the Schwaz silver mines. Schwazer Water Art Bulgenkunst by Georgius Agricola Part of the art water Schwaz A foreman from the Salzburg area named Wolfgang Loyscher, later called Lasser, came in 1554 in order to Schwaz on behalf of the trades to construct a fountain. Loyscher Bulgenkunst built a masterpiece, the shoe by a Kehrrad of 28 (9.20 m) in diameter was driven 600 Water and replaced servants. At the same time this art was used for mineral exploration. The extra water is needed to drive headed over 4 kilometers on wooden flumes in the mountain, the high quality water flowed along with the extra water consumed over the Sigmund Sough valley. This allowed the art water degradation in Unterwerksbau, ie tunnels beneath the sole. In 1650 ranged from the existing art, and it was no longer installed a second water wheel of 30 Shoe (9.90 m) diameter, which has a pump on the type of art Ehrenfriedersdorf drive gear pumps. Effects of silver mining in Schwaz Probably no other mine in history has shaped the world as the Schwaz silver mine. Sovereign Sigmund the Rich in 1477, the Mint moved from Merano to Hall, where in 1486 the Hall took his dollars to conquer the world. Schwaz silver and copper formed the financial base for the empire of the Hapsburgs. Innsbruck was equipped at this time with the most modern artillery park in Europe. The wealth and the lavish lifestyle of the princes and trades is still reflected today in buildings such as Sigmund desire to Sigmund Freud resists, the world-famous "Golden Roof" and Tratzberg. Current situation Visit the Schwaz SilberbergwerkesIn the 1990s opened the Schwaz silver mines to the public. Today it is open daily. The 800 m by Sigmund Sough are now covered with a mine train. The tour lasts about 90 minutes. The silver mine is one of the attractions of the city of Schwaz and the Silver Region Karwendel. |
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