⛏ Szarlej Mine

Poland · Europe · 50.37°N, 18.95°E

Szarlej Mine was a zinc ore (calamine) mine that operated in the area of present-day Szarlej, a district of Piekary Śląskie in Poland. It was established in 1811 and operated until around 1896. Until the mid-19th century, it was the largest and richest zinc ore mine in Upper Silesia. It was one of the largest calamine mines in Europe.

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Country	Poland
Continent / region	Europe
Coordinates (approx.)	50.37°N, 18.95°E · view on map

Szarlej Mine is located in Poland, in Europe.

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