Celebrating Mining Heritage for Sunstainable Future
We announce the publication of the booklet Santa Barbara Celebrations from the Past to the Present, now available in the “Projects” section of our website. This publication, created in collaboration with our Federation’s partners, is dedicated to Santa Barbara, the patron saint of miners. It explores the traditions, rituals, and cultural practices that have evolved …
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Iglesias, Pozzo Sella – The historic and evocative industrial setting of Pozzo Sella, located within the Monteponi Mine, provided the backdrop for the latest event organized by the Santa Barbara Mining Trail Foundation: the “Stati Generali del CMSB”. Among the many topics addressed during the event, a strong focus emerged on the CMSB’s role not …
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On September 16, 2024, during the General Assembly of the MINES.B Federation, the Municipality of Aljustrel was officially approved as a new partner of the European Mining Route of Santa Barbara. This new addition further enriches the network of European mining routes promoted by our Federation, thanks to the inclusion of a unique mining trail. …
From September 25 to 27, 2023, the 13th Annual Advisory Forum of the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe took place in Visegrád, Hungary. The event focused on the theme “Transmission and Innovation: Encouraging Youth Participation in the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe.” The European Federation of Santa Barbara Mining Routes participated …
On Saturday, September 21, 2024, an important cultural and sporting event took place in the beautiful setting of the Idrija municipality, marking the official opening of a new itinerary tracing the footsteps of the miners of this historic mining town. This route celebrates over 500 years of history, incorporating a unique technical, cultural, and sacred …
On the 30 of August, the Comarca Andorra Sierra de Arcos hosted one of the days of the itinerant programme Culturas Mineras, promoted by the International Committee for the Conservation and Defence of Industrial Heritage (TICCIH). This event focused the debate on the role of associationism in preserving the heritage of the glorious mining era. …
The journey of the travelling photo exhibition “Men and Women of Mining” continues, travelling through the heart of Central Europe. After its success in Slovakia, the exhibition found a new home at the Slovenian partners of the Idrija Mercury Heritage Management Centre. The official opening took place on 14 June, coinciding with the opening of …
The itinerant photographic exhibition “Men and Women of Mining,” organized by the partners of the European Mining Routes of Santa Barbara Federation, is a tribute to the lives of the men, women, and children who worked in the mines. This project, a result of international collaboration, gathers and presents images that tell the harsh reality …
From 25 to 27 April, the MINES.B Federation partners had the privilege of being guests of the partners from Slovakia, warmly welcomed by the Barborská Cesta team. The ‘Mining Treasures of Central Slovakia’ conference, held on 25 April in the city of Banska Bystrica, was the highlight of this event. During the occasion, the European …
As December 4th approaches, our partners are gearing up for the annual celebrations in honor of Saint Barbara, the universal patron saint of miners. This revered figure holds significant cultural importance, particularly within the context of mining. Saint Barbara is not merely a religious icon but serves as a prominent symbol intricately tied to mines …
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