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}}'''Mechernich''' is a town in the [[Euskirchen (district)|district of Euskirchen]] in the south of the state of [[North Rhine-Westphalia]], [[Germany]]. It is located in the "Nationalpark Nordeifel" in the [[Eifel]] hills, approx. 15 |
}}'''Mechernich''' is a town in the [[Euskirchen (district)|district of Euskirchen]] in the south of the state of [[North Rhine-Westphalia]], [[Germany]]. It is located in the "Nationalpark Nordeifel" in the [[Eifel]] hills, approx. 15 km south-west of [[Euskirchen]] and 55 km from [[Cologne]]. Mechernich is a former mining town and had in 2009 his 700-years celebration of foundation. |
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[[Image:AquaeduktMechernich.jpg|thumb|left|220px|Reconstructed Roman Eifel aqueduct near Mechernich-Vussem]] |
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==Lead and |
==Lead and zinc mines== |
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Lead and zinc mines have existed in the central part of the Mechernich region since ancient times during the Roman occupation. Since the 13th century the most |
Lead and zinc mines have existed in the central part of the Mechernich region since ancient times during the Roman occupation. Since the 13th century the most prevalent product brought to the surface has been lead. The main ore minerals galena, sphalerite and cerussite are disseminated in nodular impregnations (Knotten) and veinlets in the region in and surrounding Mechernich. Mining activities at the Mechernich lead line in 1882 saw almost 4,500 people engaged in pit work. And as late as 1952 the lead mine and its mills were still worked from numerous mines and open cuts south and southwest of Mechernich and were responsible for 20% of lead production in West Germany. But mining proved more and more expensive and mining ceased in 1957 |
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==Mining tour== |
==Mining tour== |
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A tour takes place in the Eifel region, in the galleries of the mining museum in Mechernich. |
A tour takes place in the Eifel region, in the galleries of the mining museum in Mechernich. |
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Since the 30th July 1967 is the Twintown of Mechernich [[Nyons]], [[France]]. |
Since the 30th July 1967 is the Twintown of Mechernich [[Nyons]], [[France]]. |
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Revision as of 11:38, 30 December 2009
Mechernich | |
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Location of Mechernich within Euskirchen district | |
Country | Germany |
State | North Rhine-Westphalia |
Admin. region | Köln |
District | Euskirchen |
Government | |
• Mayor | Hans-Peter Schick (CDU) |
Area | |
• Total | 136.3 km2 (52.6 sq mi) |
Elevation | 365 m (1,198 ft) |
Population (2022-12-31)[1] | |
• Total | 28,567 |
• Density | 210/km2 (540/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
Postal codes | 53894 |
Dialling codes | 02443, 02256, 02484 |
Vehicle registration | EU |
Website | www.mechernich.de |
Mechernich is a town in the district of Euskirchen in the south of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is located in the "Nationalpark Nordeifel" in the Eifel hills, approx. 15 km south-west of Euskirchen and 55 km from Cologne. Mechernich is a former mining town and had in 2009 his 700-years celebration of foundation.
Districts
Mechernich has the following districts:
Antweiler, Berg, Bergbuir, Bergheim, Bescheid, Bleibuir, Breitenbenden, Denrath, Dreimühlen, Eicks, Eiserfey, Firmenich, Floisdorf, Gehn, Glehn, Harzheim, Heufahrtshütte, Holzheim, Hostel, Kalenberg, Kallmuth, Katzvey, Kommern, Kommern-Süd, Lessenich, Lorbach, Lückerath, Mechernich, Obergartzem, Rissdorf, Roggendorf, Satzvey, Schaven, Schützendorf, Strempt, Urfey, Voißel, Vollem, Vussem, Wachendorf, Weiler am Berge, Weißenbrunnen, Weyer and Wielspütz.
Lead and zinc mines
Lead and zinc mines have existed in the central part of the Mechernich region since ancient times during the Roman occupation. Since the 13th century the most prevalent product brought to the surface has been lead. The main ore minerals galena, sphalerite and cerussite are disseminated in nodular impregnations (Knotten) and veinlets in the region in and surrounding Mechernich. Mining activities at the Mechernich lead line in 1882 saw almost 4,500 people engaged in pit work. And as late as 1952 the lead mine and its mills were still worked from numerous mines and open cuts south and southwest of Mechernich and were responsible for 20% of lead production in West Germany. But mining proved more and more expensive and mining ceased in 1957
Mining tour
A tour takes place in the Eifel region, in the galleries of the mining museum in Mechernich.
Twin town
Since the 30th July 1967 is the Twintown of Mechernich Nyons, France.