Abandoned sand mines under Prague

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  • Abandoned sand mines under Prague

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It is located below Prosek and Střížkov and is formed by an extensive network of tunnels that were created by sandstone mining since the 19th century. This sandstone was used not only in construction, but also for scrubbing pots and floors. The quarrying was done by hand, resulting in a labyrinth of tunnels, some of which are up to 700-800 metres long.

The underground consists of several sections, the most famous of which are the Moor and America I. The Moor, originally Hampl's sandpit, is famous for its winding corridors and the damp environment created by the water crash. America...  show more 
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