Scenic spot introduction:
Mons Spiennes Neolithic Flint Mine The Neolithic Flint Mines at Spiennes are the largest and earliest ancient mines in Europe. Mine Concentrated, its Discover Out Cultural Relics This fully demonstrates the level of human technological development. Mine The discovery of the mine provides a large amount of authentic and reliable evidence for the study of the Neolithic Age and is a valuable historical monument. In 2000, the mine was listed as a World Heritage Site.Attractions distribution:
Spiennes Neolithic Flint Mine Located in the village of Spiennes in Mons-Vallon, it covers an area of more than 100 hectares. Mine The inner caves are connected and full of mystery. rock Angular, some archaeological Discover Out ax tools, humans and animals remains , are displayed in order inside and outside the mine, which is a precious historical Cultural Relics .Scenic spot qualifications:
World HeritageScenic spot features:
minetravelling guideline:
1. Flint Mine Visits are only available by appointment in advance.
2. Due to the construction of a new visitor center, the attraction will not be open to the public until the end of 2014.
Tour route:
Six-day tour in Belgium:
D1 Brussels: Grand Place, City Hall, King's Building, Julien Statue, Church, Museum.
D2 Brussels → Ghent: old buildings, churches.
D3 Ghent → Bruges: Bruges Market, Borg Square, and boat tour.
D4 Bruges → Antwerp: Grand Place, Cathedral of Our Lady, Diamond Museum, Rubens House, etc.
D5 Antwerp→ Leuven: ancient city, University of Leuven.
D6 Leuven → Brussels: shopping, rest, return.
Best time to visit:
All seasons
Shopping recommendations:
(Belgium Shopping) Leather goods, jewellery, clothing, soldering utensils, chocolate, diamonds.
(Belgian cuisine) Various seafood and shellfish, Flemish reed pipes, Brabant pheasant, Ghent chicken soup, cheese shavings, roasted lettuce, Belgian beer.
Scenic spot location:
Europe > Belgium
How to get there:
Flint Mine : You can take bus 134 from Mons to Spiennes
Mons: Available within the territory train Direct access.
Scenic area map:
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Ticket prices for Spienne Flint Mine:
Adults 2.5 euros, children (accompanied by parents) 1.25 euros;
Children under 12 years old are not allowed to go into the mines.
Scenic area opening hours:
10:00-16:00
