Montevecchio Mine offers a journey through the history of the mining industry, exploring a period marked by technological innovation and profound social and economic transformations. Through several guided tours, visitors can explore the Management Palace, the miners' living quarters, industrial facilities and mechanical workshops, before entering the only accessible underground mining gallery. For those wishing to extend their visit, a 4x4 excursion crosses the mining district all the way to the dunes and sea of Piscinas.
Each tour lasts approximately 45 minutes. Visitors can choose which routes to follow, taking part in one or more tours or completing the entire itinerary, depending on their interests and the time available.
The complete visit, comprising four surface tours and one underground tour, starts at 9:45 am and finishes by approximately 2:15 pm. Departure times are scheduled consecutively: the Management Palace Tour starts at 9:45 am, the Sant'Antonio Tour at 10:45 am, the Piccalinna Tour at 11:30 am, the Workshops Tour at 12:15 pm and the Anglosarda Tour at 1:00 pm.
From Monday to Saturday, tours are available on request.
Upcoming Appointments
Guided tour in Italian and English of the selected route; helmet, disposable hygiene cap and torch for the underground tour. Tours in other languages are also available on request.
Visitors must have their own means of transport to reach the mining sites, which are located approximately 3 km from the ticket office in the village of Montevecchio.
Closed-toe, comfortable shoes. The temperature inside the gallery remains around 15–16°C all year round, so wearing layers is recommended.
Languages
- EN
- FR
Duration: Each tour lasts 45 minutes.
Minimum number of people: 1
Maximum Number of People: 25
