The transformation that the Nalón Valley en Asturias, and in particular Langreo and its surroundings, has involved the recovery of old industrial facilities to turn them into sights.
This line includes the Samuño Valley Mining EcomuseumNear Langreo, which was opened to the public in 2013.
The Samuno Valley It joins other existing museums in which the cultural aspects of the city are preserved. historic mining and steel activity of this Asturian region, such as the Musi and mumi.
The specific objectives of the Samuño Mining Ecomuseum recovers the industrial heritage of the old St. Louis Well, located in the town of The new one.
This well was built in 1930. by the company Coals of the New to exploit a coal mine, and in 1968 it was bought by hunosa, a company that closed it because it had its own well nearby, the so-called Well Samuno, to access the coal mines.
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What to see when visiting the Samuño Mining Ecomuseum
Butwhat can you see during your visit Samuño Ecomuseum?
El Samuño Mining Ecomuseum, whose location I was able to visit for a trip to Asturias, offers two different attractions to visitors.
Samuño Ecomuseum mining train
Two kilometers down the valley, the visit begins at the Cadavíu station, going up to the emulation of a 19th century mining train, which runs through the Samuno Valley the old railway path Coals of the New.
On this route you pass by old mine shafts (entrances to coal mines), like the Trechora.
Visit the old Pozo San Luis coal mine
El mining train emulated ends up entering through a real mining tunnel, and after traveling 980 meters in length, you arrive at the first floor of the San Luis Well, 30 meters below the surface.
Then, you will rise to the surface in the mining cage for the castle tower, just like the miners who exploited this ancient coal mine.
Once on the surface you can visit the historic building of the Machine room, as well as other facilities of the old San Luis Well, such as the workshops, the lamp shop or the canteen.
Finally, you will return in the mining train to the starting point of the visit, completing a excursion that lasts about two hours.
El Mineo Ecomuseum of the Samuño Valley, saving the distances, reminds me of other tourist visits that you can do in Central Europe, As the salt mines near Salzburg, in Austria, where the small train in which you access its interior becomes a great attraction of your visit.
Waves Wieliczka salt mines de Krakow, in Poland, where it is the slides that link different levels of galleries that arouse the greatest enthusiasm among visitors.
Samuño Mining Ecomuseum visit schedules
The Visiting hours of the Samuño Mining Ecomuseum They are, in high season, from July 1 to September 15, every day, with trains at 11, 12, 13, 16, 17 and 18 hours.
Here you can consult the Samuño Ecomuseum schedules at other times of the year.
Samuño Mining Ecomuseum ticket prices
As for ticket prices To visit this mining museum, for adults it is 11 euros, pensioners and those over 65 years of age, 7 euros, and children from 4 to 14 euros, 4 euros.
In sum, this mining museum It is one more exponent in the process of recovery of the industrial cultural heritage in the Asturian Nalón Valley.
Hello, good afternoon;
After speaking with you, I am trying to book a visit to the ECOMUSEO complex for 8/9 people next Friday, August 18, in the afternoon, 16:00 or 17:00 p.m.
I don't know if with this note you will reserve it for me or if I have to do something else.
Please tell me.
Thank you.
Feliciano,
With this email you have contacted GUIAS VIAJAR, which is just a travel website that informs about tourist destinations such as the Ecomuseum.
To reserve you must contact the Samuño Ecomuseum directly.
Good trip