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Idrija Through Five Centuries
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Idrija – the oldest Slovenian mining town – has been for half of a
millennium widely known, at home and abroad, due to its mercury
treasures, which have importantly influenced many events not only on a
national scale but also on the wider European scale. The Idrija Mine
was for several centuries ranked among the most prominent Central
European corporations, and it played a significant role in
international economic relations.
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Idrija at present
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Nowadays, real miners in Idrija are virtually extinct. Nevertheless,
they left an exceptionally rich heritage, which is preserved in
technical, cultural, and historical monuments, restored buildings and
machinery, ethnological assets and curiosities, archival documentation,
museum collections, an extensive bibliography, and many other points of
interest. Most of the heritage is put on show to domestic and foreign
visitors.
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Idrija's miners
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In lieu of a postscript let us dedicate a few words to Idrija’s miners,
in their honour and to the memory of their contributions.
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