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A museum exhibit with a statue in a glass case on a wheeled platform. 1
A museum exhibit in a cave with glass display cases containing sculptures and artifacts. 2
A statue of a historical figure in a glass display case. 3
A statue in a cave with a rocky background and a light source above. 4
A tunnel with stone walls and a series of colorful paintings on the right. 5
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Free cancellation available
Price is €17 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Travel 230m underground in Loulé for a unique exhibition on Saint Barbara
    • Discover the life of Saint Barbara through art and music at your own pace
    • Learn all about local geology and the importance of mining to the region
    • See Klaus Zylla's art depicting the life of Saint Barbara in an adjoining mine

Activity location

    • Loulé
    • Loulé, Faro, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • R. Combatentes da Grande Guerra 80, 8100 Loulé, Portugal | The meeting point is at R. Combatentes da Grande Guerra, 80. As you enter the mining park, on your left side, there is a parking area available for visitors.
    • Loulé, Faro, Portugal

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Loulé: Saint Barbara Miners’ Patron Art Collection Ticket

  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English
Price details
€17.00 x 1 Adult€17.00
Total
Price is €17.00

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Live guide
  • Inclusions
    Entrance fee
  • Inclusions
    Protective equipment, helmet, torch, and reflective vest
  • Exclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: Children under 6 years, People with claustrophobia, Wheelchair users
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Saint Barbara, Patroness of Miners and Other Trades, is a unique art collection housed underground in Loulé. Descend to a depth of 230 metres under the city of Loulé to a majestic natural underground rock salt chamber.
    Discover the history of Saint Barbara who is traditionally the patron saint of miners, military people, gunsmiths, and anyone else working with explosives. She is the protector against thunder, lightning and explosive gunpowder accidents.
    An impressive number of pieces of art, some hundreds of years old, are displayed in the exhibition, along with explanations that tell a unique life storey.

    Parallel to the collection, in a different mine chamber, is a contemporary view from Klaus Zylla. This painting exhibition shows you Saint Barbara's life in 12 paintings of warm colours and provocative motifs.

    Take time to visit both exhibitions and listen to Saint Barbara's miner's songs.

Location

Activity location

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    • Loulé
    • Loulé, Faro, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • R. Combatentes da Grande Guerra 80, 8100 Loulé, Portugal | The meeting point is at R. Combatentes da Grande Guerra, 80. As you enter the mining park, on your left side, there is a parking area available for visitors.
    • Loulé, Faro, Portugal