Narcao, Minas Rosas Ecomuseum

Discovered in 1832, Rosas was recognized as a mining area in 1849 and obtained in 1851 from King Vittorio Emanuele II the concession for the extraction of galena as an Anonymous Company of the Sulcis and Sarrabus Mining Union. Lead, zinc and iron were extracted from its galleries. It remained active until 1980 when it was permanently closed.
The complex of buildings and mining structures has been recovered and restored for museum and hospitality purposes, giving life to the Museum - Mining Village of Rosas, today among the assets protected by UNESCO and a large open-air museum immersed in an environmental context of absolute naturalistic value.
The laveria is the real beating heart of the mine, where it is possible to admire the large mills for processing the mineral in perfect working order. On the upper floor of the same building, the multimedia rooms with screens and “wells” retrace the Sardinian mining epic and, in particular, the history and events of Rosas and the Narcao mines told by the voice of the protagonists, the old miners.
Another exhibition space opens in the large square in the center of the village. Inside, among illustrative panels, documents and work equipment, you can retrace the events of Rosas, from the moment of his discovery to his decline, to his rebirth as a great museum and naturalistic compendium. The Santa Barbara gallery can also be visited, where it is possible to observe the systems and working conditions inside a lead and zinc mine. It is also possible to admire the former post office and business center (now a restaurant), the calcination kiln, the storage depots (now a museum exhibition), the blacksmith's forge (now a bar), the guesthouse and the miners' quarters. The latter, renovated, are today a particular example of holiday homes where you can spend relaxing stays immersed in a historic and natural context of particular value.

Why it's important to visit it
The visit opens a window on the history of one of the most important lead and zinc mines in Sardinia and, above all, on the life of a community closely linked to hard work in the gallery.

Tag

Structure category: industrial archeology

Content type: Mine

Usability: Open

Province: Sud Sardegna

Common: Narcao

Macro Territorial Area: South Sardinia

POSTAL CODE: 09010

Address: via Rosas, s.n.c. - località Rosas, frazione Terrubia

Telephone: +39 329 9559875 +39 0781 1855139

E-mail: minieradirosas@libero.it

Facebook: www.facebook.com/minierarosas

Twitter: twitter.com/MinieradiRosas

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October - Maggio

Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Friday - Saturday - Sunday

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

June - September

Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Friday - Saturday - Sunday

9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Information on tickets and access: Reductions in the cost of the ticket are only possible for certain situations or special age groups such as, for example, children and the elderly. Using the train inside the mine to travel around the village and/or to the entrance of the tunnel costs 2.00 euros per person and is not included in the cost of the ticket. Comfortable clothing and flat shoes are recommended.

Access mode: For a fee

Tickets :

Integer : 8 €, grownups, complete tour: visit of the gallery, entrance to the laveria and the historical museum .

Services information: Guided tours start at fixed times: in winter at 09:30, 11:00, 14:00, 16:00. In the summer period at 09:30, 11:00, 15:00, 17:00.

Other services: In the mining village it is possible to stay at the ancient homes of the miners; there is also a cafeteria, pizzeria, restaurant, conference room, playground and free parking.

Update

29/5/2024 - 17:28

Services

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