Šachta sv. Jiří – historický důl na stříbro Jihlava

Location: Pod rozhlednou, 586 01 Jihlava · Vysočina Region

Category: historic mine shaft

The unique historic St. George's shaft near Jihlava is part of a mining educational trail commemorating the history of silver mining in the oldest royal mining town in Bohemia. Jihlava has been associated with silver mining since the 13th century. A working pump dating from the reign of Rudolf II was discovered in the shaft. The project opens access to the shaft entrance and a drainage adit, where an exhibition on a medieval silver smelting works is also being prepared.

Why visit this place?

• Allow roughly an hour and a half; the programme is aimed at upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 42 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.
• There is a dedicated programme for school groups, not just general admission.

Practical information

• Opening hours: Seasonal – check current opening hours with the Jihlava Tourist Information Centre
• Typical visit: 90 min
• Admission: Part of the exhibition accessible free of charge; guided commentary tours are charged
• Visitor rating: 4.5 ★ from 4 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Suitable for history lessons – medieval silver mining, mining in Jihlava from the 13th to the 17th century. Tour of the shaft and drainage adit.

Official website: https://www.dojihlavy.cz/www/vylety/hornicka-naucna-stezka

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