Slate quarries near Rabštejn

Slate from the vicinity of Rabštejn is world-famous. It was mined deep in the Middle Ages and in recent times. In all directions from the smallest city in Europe, this mineral is unmissable. Dark gray, velvety or matte silk color decorates many construction works. From the roofs of local houses, through the Chyš castle or the Jáchymovsk church, to the imposing Karlštejn. The strength of the strips of quarried slate is very diverse. From…