Industrial memory
The history of mining in Anina
From the discovery of coal to the development of a mining town and the transformation of industrial heritage into a museum.
From coal seam to Shaft I
Local tradition says that the coal seam was discovered by the children of a woodcutter, after black, shiny stones caught fire in a pit where they had made a fire.
On 2 April 1874, work began on the current Shaft I. The works were coordinated by chief engineer Gregor A. Marka and supervised by the technical teams of the mining operation.
Chronological milestones
1792
The first quantities of coal were extracted in Anina.
1874
Work began on the current Shaft I.
1909
The steam winding engine was built.
2007
The mine closed, and the heritage gained a new cultural mission.