{"id":167,"date":"2020-09-10T13:13:18","date_gmt":"2020-09-10T12:13:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.regionsaris.sk\/slovenske-opalove-bane-bansky-skanzen-v-prirode\/"},"modified":"2020-09-10T13:13:18","modified_gmt":"2020-09-10T12:13:18","slug":"slovenske-opalove-bane-bansky-skanzen-v-prirode","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.regionsaris.sk\/en\/slovenske-opalove-bane-bansky-skanzen-v-prirode\/","title":{"rendered":"Slovak Opal Mines - The Jewel of Slovak Mountains"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>World rarity near the city of Pre\u0161ov and in the region of \u0160ari\u0161.<\/h2>\nOnly 20 minutes from the city of Pre\u0161ov lies a unique and world rarity \u00a0<strong><em>Slovak Opal Mines.<\/em><\/strong> We visited them again to bring news and to remind our \u0160ari\u0161anians, but also the whole of Slovakia, where it is worth visiting. We were captivated by the visit. We walked through the new<strong>, about 300 m<\/strong> a longer route and a wonderful labyrinth of corridors that you just don't see. A place hidden in the green-green nature, in the intricacy of the paths and in the amazing <strong>Slansk\u00e9 hills<\/strong>, convinced us once again that <strong>the \u0160ari\u0161 region is a diverse region<\/strong>. In the mines you will discover history through the eyes of opal tunnels, learn about ancient mining techniques <strong>Opal<\/strong>, you will walk through places where it is easy to breathe, \u201elive\u201c <strong>the spirit of the underworld and the permonik<\/strong> - dwarf, who is waiting for small visitors - children. <strong>Mining open-air museum<\/strong> is also a great tip for a school trip, where you can learn the story of <strong>to the fairy Libanka<\/strong>, and you will pass the test of courage in a corridor of complete darkness. We guarantee an unforgettable experience with professional guides. Before entering the mine you will be given <strong>free flashlight and helmet<\/strong>, for small visitors you can buy cool metal <strong>minibatteries<\/strong> and the guide will bury you on the knocker, beginning your underground adventure. After the tour, you have the opportunity to indulge in a real forest roast in a natural fireplace. So don't forget to bring the right products with you. If you're an adrenaline junkie, we recommend taking the five-hour tour, where you'll explore the most interesting corners of the 35 kilometres of tunnels and try your hand at mining a rare gemstone.\n<h3>Some interesting facts from Slovak Opal Mines<\/h3>\n<ul>\n \t<li>until the discovery of Australia, these were the only opal mines in the world<\/li>\n \t<li>are the oldest in the world where opal was mined by underground mining, not mined<\/li>\n \t<li>are exceptional with huge spaces - the length of the corridors reaches up to <strong>35 kilometres<\/strong> and connects the complicated system of underground mining that operated until 1922<\/li>\n \t<li>the largest opal in the world - <strong>Harlequin, <\/strong>washed away by the water, was found in these mines and was given to her as a gift <strong>Empress Maria Theresa<\/strong>, now housed in the Natural History Museum in Vienna<\/li>\n \t<li>the precious opal from Dubnica was popular <strong>members of the family of Emperor Napoleon<\/strong>. Empress Josephine wore the most famous opal\u00a0<strong>Trojan Fire<\/strong><\/li>\n \t<li>in the mine \u201elives\u201c a little guardian - <strong>mining gnome permon\u00edk<\/strong>, who watches you throughout the tour<\/li>\n \t<li>it is said that even in the crown <strong>to the British Queen <\/strong>opal was found in these mines, a trade war between diamond and opal caused the opal to eventually be taken out of the mine. There was \u201efortune and misfortune\u201c on the conscience\u201c<\/li>\n \t<li>the average temperature in the mines is <strong>4\u00b0C - 6\u00b0C and Ph<\/strong> of water in the flooded corridors is incredible <strong>3,2<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nYou can find out more interesting facts about the mines directly during the tour of the Slovak Opal Mines.\n<h3><strong>How to get to the Slovak Opal Mines :<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n \t<li>on foot - along the blue tourist trail from the village \u010cervenica<\/li>\n \t<li>by bicycle towards Solivar, bicycle-railway through Koko\u0161ovce - Sigord, then towards the main road to Zlat\u00e1 Ba\u0148a and \u010cervenica<\/li>\n \t<li>by car - 20 minutes drive from the centre of Pre\u0161ov<\/li>\n \t<li>by bus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>Length of route:<\/strong> the tour route is 1 000 m long\n\n<strong>Difficulty :<\/strong> suitable for all ages.\n\nThere are several other attractions in the region worth seeing. We recommend for example: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.regionsaris.sk\/en\/prirodne-krasy\/lacnovska-tiesnava\/\">Lacnov Gorge<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.regionsaris.sk\/en\/co-robit\/nabozensky-turizmus\/\">wooden churches<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.regionsaris.sk\/en\/kategoria-aktivity\/nabozensky-turizmus\/synagogy\/\">Synagogues<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.regionsaris.sk\/en\/historia\/hrad-saris\/\">\u0160ari\u0161 Castle<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.regionsaris.sk\/en\/historia\/kapusiansky-hrad\/\">Kapu\u0161ian Castle<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.slovenskehrady.sk\/kastiel-tulcik\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tul\u010d\u00edk Manor House<\/a>, etc.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A world-class rarity near the town of Pre\u0161ov and in the \u0160ari\u0161 region. 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