Ilustracja wejścia do Kopalni Uranu - Sztolnie Kowary
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Thematic route

The secret Cold War mine

From Liczyrzepa's tunnels through geology, R-1 history and uranium glass to the laser show.

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  • Duration60 min
  • Length1.2 km
  • Starts atHistoric tunnels
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About the route

Begin with the historic tunnels, which served mineral exploration and miners' training. Former workings and tools introduce the people who investigated the inside of the mountain.

The next stop brings together mineral veins, the history of Industrial Plants R-1, a Geiger counter and uranium glass. The narrative moves from the raw material's origins to its uses and ways of observing the properties of matter.

It ends with the laser show depicting an atomic explosion. This places a contemporary simulation alongside the history of uranium and Cold War armaments discussed earlier.

Stops along the way (3)
  1. Ilustracja wejścia do Kopalni Uranu - Sztolnie Kowary1RoomHistoric tunnelsThe former workings of Liczyrzepa, from mineral exploration to miners' training.Quiz
  2. Ilustracja wejścia do Kopalni Uranu - Sztolnie Kowary2Permanent exhibitionMining, Geology and Radiation ExhibitionFrom mineralised rocks and R-1 history to radiation detectors and the properties of uranium glass.
  3. Ilustracja wejścia do Kopalni Uranu - Sztolnie Kowary3Point of interestLaser showLight and sound depict an atomic explosion, continuing the military theme of the visit.Quiz
Details
Where to find it
Underground route · Uranium Mine Sztolnie Kowary
Author or origin
Live Story - propozycja redakcyjna
Reference
RTE-SZK-01
  • thematic route
  • Cold War
  • Kowary
  • uranium mine