First tourist mine in Slovenia marking 30th anniversary
Idrija, 6 April - Part of a closed mercury mine in Idrija, the first tourist mine in Slovenia, the Anthony's Shaft, is marking its 30th anniversary this year. Many events will take place to promote one of the oldest preserved mine entrances in Europe and Idrija's rich mining heritage of 500 years.
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Anthony's Shaft tour.
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The entrance to the Anthony's Shaft.
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An exhibition dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the first tourist mine in Slovenia, the Anthony's Shaft, which is part of the abandoned Idrija mine.
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Anthony's Shaft.
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Anthony's Shaft.
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