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Gold Mine

Name: Gold Mine
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Over 100 years ago, the border village of Gondo employed up to 500 workers in the gold mines. On a guided tour, visitors gather useful information on the history of gold and become fascinated by the yellow precious metal. Mallet and chisel await the discoverers, who may want to pry a bit of the coveted ore from the mine. On the return hike to the gold museum in Gondo they will pass the gold mills.

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2'654'184E 1'116'273N

46.195740, 8.140550

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46°11'44.7"N 8°08'26.0"E

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32T 433685 5116154

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