Major Mining Sites of Wallonia, Belgium - World Heritage Journeys

The four mines in this coal basin—Blegny, Bois du Cazier, Bois-du-Luc, and Grand Hornu—are emblematic of the industrial revolution that changed the face of Europe in the 19th and 20th centuries. The sites reflect the influence of architectural and urban trends linked to the utopian view of the industrial and workers city that arose in the Age of Enlightenment. Their fascinating museums and mine tours pay homage to the generations of miners who built Europe. Inscribed on the World Heritage List in 2012, these well-preserved mines provide examples of the utopian architecture from the early periods of the industrial era in Europe within a highly integrated, industrial and urban ensemble https://VisitWorldHeritage.com/WalloniaMines

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