Gruvarbeteren - Falun Gruva - Falun, Sweden
N 60° 35.964 E 015° 36.982
33V E 533755 N 6718326
The Miner is a sculpture that can be seen in the area of the Falun Mine
Waymark Code: WM14VFE
Location: Dalarna, Sweden
Date Posted: 08/27/2021
Views: 3
The Miner is a sculpture that can be seen in the area by the Falun Mine.
The Miner is located on a plinth of natural stone, presumably from the mining area.
A sign by the sculpture says:
The Miner
By Helge Zandén
1886-1972
Gift for Stora
From Falun Municipality
Anniversary year 1988
(Swedish:
Gruvarbeteren
Av Helge Zandén
1886-1972
Gåva till Stora
Från Falun Kommun
Jubileumsåret 1988)
Falun Copper Mine in Dalarna has been a major producer of copper until well into the 1800s. The mine is now open to the public and is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Sector of the workforce: A Miner
Created or Donated by which group: Helge Zandén
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