Exploring a Coal Mine Stuck in Time

The Zolvarin coal mine in Germany, decommissioned in 1986, serves as a historical and architectural landmark. Built with a focus on external appearance, it adopted the Bauhaus style in the 1920s, blending modern and industrial design. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it operates as an industrial museum, preserving much of its original structure for public viewing, including pits, railway lines, and miners' housing.

What year was the Zolvarin coal mine decommissioned?

• 1976

• 1986

• 1996

• 2006

Which architectural style was adopted by the Zolvarin mine during the 1920s?

• Baroque

• Renaissance

• Gothic

• Bauhaus

What is a key feature of the Bauhaus architectural style?

• Modern and industrial feel

• Asymmetrical design

• Classical columns

• Ornate decorations

What is the current status of the Zolvarin coal mine?

• It is still an active mine

• It has been demolished

• It has been converted into a shopping mall

• It is an industrial museum

What can visitors see at the Zolvarin site today?

• Luxury hotels

• Newly built factories

• Original pits and railway lines

• Modern art installations