What are we going to do: Be adventurous and discover Art at the Loulé Sal-Gema Underground Mine! Descend 230 m deep to discover the Art Exhibition, dedicated to Saint Barbara, patron saint of Miners and other Arts. In a labyrinth of galleries you will discover a vast collection of art made up of sculptures and religious utensils, impressive for their size and the techniques used in their construction. The collection is complemented by the integration of the history and life of Saint Barbara, through the exhibition of 12 paintings by the contemporary artist Klaüs Zylla. In a guided tour, walk through some of the mine’s galleries, admiring the rock salt formed about 230 million years ago. Discover the applications of Rock Salt along the history, allied to an evolution of mining techniques and processes.

What’s included: Visit the Art Collection (Saint Barbara, Patroness of Miners and other Arts) + Exhibition Painting by Klaüs Zylla (Saint Barbara - Contemporary View) + Mine tour | Tour interpreted by a guide in english. | Supply of all necessary safety equipment during the visit, namely, safety helmet, mining flashlight and high visibility reflective vest.

Who can attend: Participants between 6 and 106 years old, having full mobility.

Observations Comfortable clothing and closed sports shoes are recommended. | Temperature inside the mine 23º C (73.4º F). | All safety equipment is delivered before the visit begins and collected / returned at the end of it. | Unsuitable visit to participants with reduced mobility, with scotophobia (fear of the dark) or claustrophobia to spaces like underground public transport, underground garages and natural caves with organized visits or mines.

Cancellation policy: 24h in advance.

Requirements: Check In 10 minutes before the visit schedule. | Full mobility. | Proof of age when applicable.

Where we will be: Rua dos Combatentes da Grande Guerra, 80 | 8100-545 LOULÉ | PORTUGAL | GPS (N 37º 08 ’05.46"; O8º 00 ’29.11").

Group Size: Alternative Reservations: Larger groups than 30 persons | Technical, School and University Visits | Events | Contact: E-mail: [email protected] | Tel: (+351) 925 969 369.