Anthony's main road

Anthony's Main Road

240 million years of geological history

Anthony's Main Road

Anthony's Main Road was excavated in 1500 and is Europe's oldest preserved entrance to the mine. Today, visitors can embark on a journey into the underground realm of the world's second-largest mercury mine.  

The guide takes you through the underground world to hidden corners with precious cinnabar ore and drops of native mercury, and to a unique underground chapel. Come and experience 240 million years of geological past.

Audio guidance: SLO-ENG-ITA-GER-FRA-CRO-ESP-NED-POL-CZE-RUS-HUN-HEB

Tours conducted in: SLO-ENG-ITA



Entrance fee
EUR 15.00

When buying a combined ticket (Anthiny's Main Road + Hg Smelting plant): EUR 21.00.

For:

Individuals, families, groups, school groups.

Duration:

1 hour and 30 minutes.

Path length:

1200 meters. The lowest point is 96 meters below the surface or 22 meters below the level of Anthony's Main Road.

Good to know:

Visitors are provided with protective overcoats and helmets. Proper footwear is recommended. The temperature in the mine is around 13 ° C. 

Children under the age of three are not allowed in the tourist mine.


Anthony's Main Road - Tour schedule

January

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10:00 h
15:00 h


1st January - CLOSED

February

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10:00 h
15:00 h

March

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10:00 h
15:00 h

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12:00 h
15:00 h

April

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10:00 h
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10:00 h
12:00 h
15:00 h
16:00 h

May

MON - FRI

10:00 h
14:00 h
15:00 h

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10:00 h
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16:00 h

June

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10:00 h
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July

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August

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September

MON - FRI

10:00 h
15:00 h

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10:00 h
12:00 h
15:00 h
16:00 h

October

MON - FRI

10:00 h
15:00 h

SAT, SUN, HOLIDAYS

10:00 h
12:00 h
15:00 h

November

MON - FRI

13:00 h

SAT, SUN, HOLIDAYS

10:00 h
12:00 h
15:00 h


1st november - CLOSED

December

MON - FRI

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SAT, SUN, HOLIDAYS

10:00 h
15:00 h


25 December - CLOSED

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