One fact that many visitors to the Liptov region may not be aware of is that it has a rich mining history. Back in the early 1990s, antimony mines were thriving in D\u00fabrava, but as the arms industry declined, mining became unprofitable. In September 2023, the D\u00fabrava Mining Guild opened the Miners\u2019 Muster Point (Ban\u00edcka Faleska) in the former office building of the mining depot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Slovak term faleska<\/em> refers to a place where miners would meet before descending into the mines. Although the D\u00fabrava mines are no longer operational, this faleska<\/em> offers a glimpse into the history of mining, along with various artefacts used in ore extraction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You can reach the site by car and park in the free car park in front of the old mining buildings. It\u2019s a little over five kilometres from the end of the village. From the faleska<\/em>, you can continue on foot for about two kilometres along a paved road to the Guardian of the Forest<\/strong> statue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The free <\/span>Historical Mining Trail<\/strong>, featuring five stops, is also of interest, guiding you through the history of mining in the enchanting D\u00fabravsk\u00e1 Valley. <\/p>\n\n\n\n