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Ancient mines.
Open-cut mines dating from the Roman period. They have been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Open-cut mine dating from the Roman period of Hispania.. It is in the district of Bierzo, in León, about 20 kms. from Ponferrada They are reached from the Orense-Carucedo road. A canal system brings the water from the Eria and Cabrera Rivers over 100 kilometres away. The landscape is a stunning red.
Practical information
Timetables
Las Médulas visitor's reception centre:
Daily, mornings from 11.00 am to 02.00 pm. Afternoon opening times may vary depending on the time of year. Guided tours on Sunday at 11.30 am and 12.00 pm.
1 November to 28 February, daily from 10.45 am to 03.00 pm. Guided tours at 11.00 am and at 01.00 pm.
Closed: from 23 December to 6 January.
Las Médulas Archaeological Centre:
From 1 April to 30 September, daily from 10.00 am to 01.30 pm and from 04.00 pm to 08.00 pm.
From 1 October to 31 March, daily from 10.00 am to 02.00 pm. Saturday from 10.00 am to 01.30 pm and 03.30 pm to 06.00 pm. Sunday from 10.00 am to 02.00 pm.
Canals visitor centre:
Daily from 11.00 am to 02.00 pm and from 04.30 pm to 07.30 pm.
Orellán Galleries:
From 1 June to 30 September, daily from 10.00 am to 10.00 pm.
From 1 October to 31 May, from 11.00 am to 02:00 pm and from 04:00 pm 06.00 pm. Closed: Tuesdays
Rates
Free admission
Las Médulas visitor's reception centre:
Guided tours: general admission €3; groups €2.
Visit+Archaeological Centre ticket: general admission €4.50; groups €3.
Las Médulas Archaeological Centre:
General admission: €2. Students: €1.5. Pensioners and groups, €1. Children 8 years and under: free.
Canals visitor centre: Free admission.
Orellán Galleries:
General admission: €2. Children: €1.5. Children under 5 years: free.
Services
Shop
Guided tours
Accessibility
Information in braille
Models
Teaching material adapted for the disabled
