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. …
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The European Federation of Santa Barbara Mining Routes participates in the 13th Annual Forum of the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe
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 …
Official Opening of the New Idrija Mining Route: A Successful Cultural and Sporting Event
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 …
Preserving Mining Heritage: Culturas Mineras Highlights the Power of Associationism in Andorra Sierra de Arcos
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 Travelling Photographic Exhibition “Men and Women of Mining” continues its journey: from Slovakia to Slovenia
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 …
“Men and Women of Mining” : An Itinerant Exhibition Celebrating the History of European Mining Communities
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 …
MINES.B at the ‘Mining Treasures of Central Slovakia’ Conference, Guests of Barborská Cesta Partner
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 …
Saint Barbara’s Day | 4th December 2023 Celebrations by MINES.B Partners
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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The Faro Convention for concrete action in favor of the European mining heritage
On June 24th 2022 the Cammino Minerario di Santa Barbara Foundation in collaboration with the MINES.B partners (Le Bois du Cazier – Belgium, Mission Bassin Minier du Nord Pas de Calais – France, Comarca Andorra Sierra de Arcos – Spain, the Mercury Museum of Idrija – Slovenia and the Roman Catholic parish of Kutna Hora …
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ON 4th DECEMBER 2020 THE MINING ROUTE OF SANTA BARBARA FEDERATION – MINES.B WAS ESTABLISHED
On the 4th of December 2020 the Cammino Minerario di Santa Barbara Foundation (Italy), the Comarca Andorra Sierra de Arcos (Spain) and Le Bois du Cazier (Belgium), performed a particularly significant act for the valorisation of the cultural heritage linked to the millenary mining activity and to the related cult for Santa Barbara by signing …