Museum of Mining and Gothic

The Museum of Mining and Gothic is one of the interesting sights of Leogang. It is famous for its unique collection of wooden statues of saints made in the Gothic style, which is the largest in the Alpine region. In addition to exhibitions of sculptures and ancient altars, numerous travelers and pilgrims to Leogang attracts the Church of St. Leonard with its beautiful altar.

The museum was founded in 1992, and the place for its opening was not chosen by chance. In the village of Leogang, where it was decided to place the exposition, mining was carried out for many years. Here was one of the oldest mines in Austria and located mining and metallurgical enterprises. The region was first mentioned in historical documents in 1425. Leogang and its surroundings in the past held one of the leading positions in the Austrian economy. About all stages of development of mining tells the exposition of the museum. His collection includes more than 60 different minerals, including Leogangite, discovered in 2004.