About this place
A major gold mine of the Roman Empire. Extensive hydraulic mining landscape.
Las Médulas
Get to know the place before you plan a visit.
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General location only. The marker does not show a permitted boundary or a safe route.
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Check the current land status, landowner permission, boundaries, permitted methods and local conditions before travelling. Historical notes and map pins do not establish permission. Access has not been reverified for this redesign.
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Start with the basic panning method, then choose gear for the place you plan to visit.
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