Discover the mysterious world of mercury

Idrija Mercury Heritage Management Center

Anthony's Main Road and Hg Smelting plant
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Anthony's Main Road and Hg Smelting plant

We invite you to the second largest mercury mine in the world. It is located in the oldest mining town in Slovenia, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List for its mercury heritage.

Family adventures
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Family adventures

Join us for an unforgettable family adventure in Anthony's Main Road and Hg Smelting plant.

The tours for Family adventures are conducted in the Slovene language.

 

Rotary furnace - VR experience
5,00€
Rotary furnace - VR experience

Virtual reality takes you into the world of Idrija's smelters, who have shaped progress in the technology of mercury extraction throughout the centuries.


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Klavže - water barriers

To ensure the undisturbed supply of wood, the Idrija Mercury Mine built water barriers - klavže in the Idrija region, also known as the Slovenian pyramids.

02
Idrija Compressor station

Visit the Idrija Compressor Station, where you will learn about the history and significance of this important mining facility. Discover a fragment of Idrija's rich cultural heritage.

03
Mining geological collection

The Mining Geological Collection is a collection of unusual rocks that formed in a tectonic rift, as well as a unique collection of cinnabar ores, minerals, and structural and tectonic samples from the Idrija ore deposit.

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Torek, 5. marca 2024, ob 18. uri Pr' Golitu

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CUDHg Idrija

The founding purpose of the institution is to ensure comprehensive and sustainable management and preservation of cultural heritage and natural values associated with the Idrija ore deposit in Idrija.

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Idrija Smelting Plant Project
Idrija Smelting Plant Project
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