Kremnica Square
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I will guide you through the oldest parts of Kremnica, a medieval town in the heart of Europe. Rich history of this region is due to gold deposits that were mined for centuries in the hills surrounding the town. Kremnica hills are a part of Slovak Central Highlands. It is a volcanic mountain built by Tertiary volcanism. Prevailing rocks are andesites and rhyolites. The highest peak is Fľochová (1318 m). Before we start our tour in this beautiful city, I will tell you briefly its history.
SHORT HISTORY
The analysis of mining wood remains in Šturec showed that the mining existed in this area around year 1050. First, gold was extracted from the surface and later, when the surface stocks were depleted, deeper underground. Continue reading
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