Las Médulas
Devastated landscape in Spain, once the most important Roman gold mine, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

📜 Ancient Roman gold mine in Spain, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997.
🔍 Landscape shaped by hydraulic mining, known as "Ruina Montium".

Why Go

⛰️ Witness a unique, man-made mountain landscape.
⛏️ Explore the historical site of the Roman Empire's primary gold mine.
📸 Enjoy breathtaking views, especially from Mirador de Orellán.

Tips

🚶‍♂️ Explore tunnels and galleries, some over 100 meters high.
🌳 See millennial chestnut trees, a common sight here.

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