1100 a facility and making decisions: what must be preserved, what would be worth preserving, what could be preserved if funds are available or converted, and what can be removed without damaging the value of the facility. The valuation should also take into account places such as excavations, which should be preserved unchanged for the future, even though they cannot currently be made available to visitors. It should serve as a guide in deciding what to preserve and make available in its pure form, and what to create in the form of an exhibition or interpretation. It should help to properly assess the potential of a place and determine its future function or functions – whether it will be a museum (preserving valuable historical heritage), an interpretation center (preserving the rich “story” of the place, but with few artifacts), or perhaps it would be better to focus on recreation, entertainment, and sports? When deciding whether to preserve the entire mine or only a part of it for tourist access, a number of aspects must be taken into account. Of course, safety and maintenance costs are the top priorities. However, the historical significance must also be taken into account, both in terms of local history and the broader national or global impact, as well as the significance for the development of mining technology. It is also essential to determine the method of development, examples of which are given above. Among other things, it is necessary to consider possible forms of visiting and to classify potential visitors. Examples of forms of visiting the excavations (excluding spa activities): -in groups with a guide on a standard tourist route -in groups with a guide on a route with an increased level of difficulty (depending on local mining regulations) -individually along a secured tourist route or in a separate area of the mine -qualified explorations by groups of enthusiasts in facilities closed to wider visitors Classification of visitors to mining facilities: -occasional, individual or mass tourists interested in visiting a recognizable/famous place, an advertised tourist attraction or a UNESCO World Heritage Site. -conscious tourists - enthusiasts of a particular field: history, technology, engineering, geology, archaeology, etc. -tourists focused mainly on adventure – going underground in lifts, riding a train, boating, climbing, etc. -people connected to the industry, e.g., through family mining traditions or as industry specialists. -members of organized educational (school), pilgrimage, or incentive groups. -random tourist - participant in an event, e.g., a concert, sports competition, entertainment event Of course, not all mining facilities can or should be preserved, but our task, which is also a great challenge, is to preserve the mining heritage of humanity. Heritage that is not only part of our history, but also one of the most important elements of the development of human civilization. This is linked to another goal – education, constantly raising public awareness of the importance of mining for its development, its impact on everyday life, and further development prospects. To achieve this effectively, it is necessary to have the right narrative, maintain authenticity, and use an attractive form of communication. It is worth learning from each other in order to apply proven solutions and avoid mistakes.
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