Falun Mine
| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
|---|---|
The Copper Mine in Falun, the Great Pit | |
| Location | Falun Municipality, Dalarna County, Sweden |
| Part of | Mining Area of the Great Copper Mountain in Falun |
| Criteria | Cultural: (ii), (iii), (v) |
| Reference | 1027 |
| Inscription | 2001 (25th Session) |
| Coordinates | 60°35′56″N 15°36′44″E / 60.59889°N 15.61222°E |
Falun Mine (Swedish: Falu Gruva) was a mine in Falun, Sweden, that operated for a millennium from the 10th century to 1992. It produced as much as two-thirds of Europe's copper needs and helped fund many of Sweden's wars in the 17th century. Technological developments at the mine had a profound influence on mining globally for two centuries. The mine is now a museum and in 2001 was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.