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Partner Arttrav publish aspects relative to “off the beaten track Sardinia”, this time on the Monteveccio and Ingurtosu mines. In their words, ‘the article highlights a desolate area on the west side of Sardinia where it still is possible to enjoy history, peace and quiet, and unspoiled nature.’
Ingurtosu mine building ruins, by ezioman
The Monteveccio mines were first discovered by the Romans and used for the extraction of zinc. Having stayed open since ancient times, a village was also built in the 1800′s and eventually the mines closed as uneconomical. However, both the mines and the village were recently restored and the few euro entry fee is well justified to admire and explore both.
The Ingurtosu (bearded vulture) mines are a few kilometres away, and they had previously yielded zinc, silver and lead. The area around the Ingurtosu mines is genuinely both remote and beautiful, with a unique atmosphere.
Both mines and mining villages have been declared UNESCO World Heritage sites.
The natural beauty of Sardinia may well be fast dissappearing (see our article on Sardinia: give it a chance!) Therefore, a visit to these remote and gorgeous locations may be very worthwhile before they are changed for ever.
2 responses so far ↓
1 Alexandra // Dec 14, 2009 at 5:52 am
thanks for reposting this! My guest writer will be thrilled.
2 Karen Bryan // Dec 15, 2009 at 9:16 am
Thanks Alexandra.
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