Mežica Mine

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Mežica Mine
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“The Mežica Lead and Zinc Mine is one of the oldest mines in Europe, with its first documented mentions dating back to 1665. Located in the Mežica Valley in Slovenia, it played a significant role in the Slovenian mining history.”
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National GeographicFeb 28, 2022

Slovenia’s landscapes of adventure

Slovenia brings out something special in those who come here to explore its diverse geography, from alpine mountains and karst plateaus, to glacier-fed rivers and rolling meadows.

abandoned mine with underground bike trail

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