The mining tunnel of "Museum of mining" - Iglesias (Sardinia - Italy)

The mining tunnel of the "Museum of mining" in the school of mining "Giorgio Asproni"
Song: Last September Days
Artist: Perry Frank
Album: The Neptune Sessions (2013)
The Iglesiente is one of the most important mining areas in Italy, especially for lead, zinc and silver minerals. The development of the mining industry and the need for qualified personnel led to the foundation of the Mining School in Iglesias in 1871. In 1934 the students were engaged into excavating some tunnels in the basement of the school. In the Museum of Mining Art, the APIMMG (Mining Surveyors & Mining Geotechnicians Association) has recreated some typical environments and displayed a collection of mining tools and machinery, original laboratory equipment, models used for educational purposes in the school and a huge quantity of archival documents and photographs.
By walking through the galleries and visiting the exhibitions under the guidance of the Association experts, everyone can experience unique sensations and get a deeper insight into the human, social and scientific aspects of the mining era in Iglesiente .
Opening times :
Every day by reservation
June to September: Saturday and Sunday 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Tel. [phone]
E-mail [e-mail]
www.museoartemineraria.it