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Historical
entrance to the complex
Elevation
system
A
gallery supported by wooden posts
Winding
tunnels in the mine
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The
mining industry in the Upper
Val di Cecina has always been a major
local activity. The Museum in Montecatini
Valdicecina shows the history of mineral
digging out from 1827 to 1907. Enjoy
a trip into the misteries of the
underground, enter the narrow galleries,
discover the rusted original
machinery and learn how
miners used to dig and bring cupper
above ground. Arianna & Friends
arranges private half-day tours to
Montecatini Valdicecina with a local
guide.
The tour starts with the meeting of
our experienced local guide in the
village of Montecatini Valdicecina.
During a fascinating walk among
the narrow lanes of this medieval
village, you will get to know
a lot of anectodes and interesting
facts on the former small community
of miners. While enjoying spectacular
landscapes, your guide will lead
you through pathways in the woods
surrounding the village up to the
former copper mine, which was
once the working place for most of
the local inhabitants.
The
visit to the mining museum starts
with a historical introduction
to the complex and then goes through
the explanation of the extraction
techniques and the machinery employed.
Probably the most fascinating part
of the visit is the walk into the
digging tunnels. You can also admire
a large collection of original
documents of the mining enterprise
such as working programmes, pay-rolls
and registers as well as outlines
of the galleries and plans of the
mines.
The
tour ends with a marvellous pick
nick with local specialities prepared
by the guide.
Our half-day tour to Montecatini and
the mining museum takes about 3.5
hours. Transportation to the locations
is not included.
If you
need collection with our chauffeured
car, van or minibus, please specify
this in the booking form.
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