Røros

Røros
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Røros Mining Town developed in the 17th century and still holds many authentic wooden buildings. The town was burned to the ground in 1678 and 1679 by the Swedish Army during the Scanian War. The new houses were constructed to facilitate the inhabitants dual occupancies mining and farming. The nearby copper mines were exploited until 1977.

Year Decision Comments
2006Name changeFrom "Røros" to "Røros Mining Town"
1980 Inscribed Reasons for inscription
1979DeferredBureau - More info required

Reviews

Evald Jon Strøm (Norway):
Abourt the mining town, - try the new website www.verdensarvenroros.no
Date posted: February 2006


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