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World Heritage: Røros Mining Town XI

Røros Mining Town is linked to the copper mines, established in the 17th century and exploited for 333 years until 1977. Røros contains about 2000 wooden one- and two-storey houses and a smelting house. The town was completely rebuilt after its destruction by Swedish troops in 1679.

English: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Røros

Español: es.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Røros

Norwegian: www.worldheritageroros.no

 

Unesco World Heritage: "Røros Mining Town and the Circumference", ref 55bis.

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Uploaded on February 18, 2017
Taken on September 24, 2016