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Falun Mine
UNESCO World Heritage Site in Dalarna County, Sweden / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Falun Mine (Swedish: Falu Gruva) was a mine in Falun, Sweden, that operated for a millennium from the 10th century to 1992. It produced as much as two-thirds of Europe's copper needs[1] and helped fund many of Sweden's wars in the 17th century. Technological developments at the mine had a profound influence on mining globally for two centuries.[2] The mine is now a museum and in 2001 was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Quick Facts UNESCO World Heritage Site, Location ...
UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
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![]() The Copper Mine in Falun, the Great Pit | |
Location | Falun Municipality, Dalarna County, Sweden |
Part of | Mining Area of the Great Copper Mountain in Falun |
Criteria | Cultural: (ii), (iii), (v) |
Reference | 1027 |
Inscription | 2001 (25th Session) |
Coordinates | 60°35′56″N 15°36′44″E |
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