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Francis's Shaft, Idrija

3.3
#6 of 6 in Museums in Idrija
World heritage site · Specialty Museum · Hidden Gem · Museum
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  • By Miha P
    An old shaft and part of metal foundry are now open for visitors. They prepared new exhibition with exact description of mercury extraction. Very interestin when you combine it with old shaft...  more »
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