Las M�dulas
Spain · Castilla y Le�nES
Historic gold-mining site in León, Spain
Las Médulas is a historic gold-mining site near the town of Ponferrada in the comarca of El Bierzo. It was the most important gold mine, as well as the largest open-pit gold mine, in the entire Roman Empire. Las Médulas Cultural Landscape is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Advanced aerial surveys conducted in 2014 using LIDAR have confirmed the wide extent of the Roman-era works.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- 42.458, -6.768
- Timezone
- Europe/Madrid
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Las M�dulas
Las M�dulas sits in Castilla y Le�n, Spain and reads as a destination. The activity mix leans towards nature and culture. The northern hemisphere setting is worth noting when you pick dates.
Things to do in Las M�dulas
Nature in Las M�dulas
(2)Looking for nature? Las M�dulas has Desert and Natural Places. Each one is worth building half a day around. This reflects only what is documented for Las M�dulas.
Culture in Las M�dulas
(1)On the culture side, Las M�dulas offers Mines. Everything listed here comes from what Las M�dulas is actually tagged with. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Getting there & around
Getting to Las M�dulas usually means a connection from Castilla y Le�n and your own wheels for the rest. Las M�dulas runs on Europe/Madrid time.
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Places near Las M�dulas that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Las M�dulas known for?
- In Castilla y Le�n, Spain, Las M�dulas stands out for nature and culture. That mix defines the typical visit.
- What can you do in Las M�dulas?
- Options in Las M�dulas run to Desert, Natural Places and Mines — a practical starting point for an itinerary.
- Where is Las M�dulas located?
- You will find Las M�dulas in Castilla y Le�n, Spain. Neighbouring destinations are listed on the matching region and country pages.
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