Since the 15th century, the mines of Mazarrón have been important for minerals found in these mines.
But since today, the mines lie silent and abandoned. Upon entering the mining area, you enter a completely different world. The first thing that comes upon you are the mine mountains consisting of yellow and red hues, due to the oxidation of the mine waste. Every step forward is a step back in time. It is as if you have entered a film set where the stories of the mine workers come back to life. The mining complex consists of a main building, a materials loading area, the work areas, remnants of miners' offices and houses, abandoned barracks, old machines, tall chimneys, mine shafts, entrances to old mine pits and tunnels going into the hills. When it has rained, puddles of red water attract attention here and there. This intense colour is due to the drainage of acids from the mines. I found the scenery breathtaking and indescribable.
                                
 
                                
                                        Truus Nijland is a passionate photographer who has a penchant for abandoned buildings such as castles,  monasteries,  churches and industrial locations. Together with her husband,  she scours town and country for the most beautiful photos. She has regularly exhibited her photos at various locations in the Netherlands.
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 One of the most beautiful abandoned and dilapidated staircasesTruus Nijland
One of the most beautiful abandoned and dilapidated staircasesTruus Nijland Majestic in a sanatoriumTruus Nijland
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Fountains AbbeyTruus Nijland Abandoned villaTruus Nijland
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The abandoned music roomTruus Nijland The stairsTruus Nijland
The stairsTruus Nijland The forgotten dance hallTruus Nijland
The forgotten dance hallTruus Nijland Abandoned Chamber of Commerce buildingTruus Nijland
Abandoned Chamber of Commerce buildingTruus Nijland The abandoned piano and the stairsTruus Nijland
The abandoned piano and the stairsTruus Nijland The last performanceTruus Nijland
The last performanceTruus Nijland Stairwell in an old churchTruus Nijland
Stairwell in an old churchTruus Nijland Evenis HolinessTruus Nijland
Evenis HolinessTruus Nijland Colonnade in a former hospitalTruus Nijland
Colonnade in a former hospitalTruus Nijland Splashing peppers!Truus Nijland
Splashing peppers!Truus Nijland Grandma's kitchenTruus Nijland
Grandma's kitchenTruus Nijland Pipes and tubes in the factoryTruus Nijland
Pipes and tubes in the factoryTruus Nijland The abandoned entrance of BeelitzTruus Nijland
The abandoned entrance of BeelitzTruus Nijland The stairwell of a hospitalTruus Nijland
The stairwell of a hospitalTruus Nijland Strange SchoolTruus Nijland
Strange SchoolTruus Nijland The painting studio in the evening sunlightTruus Nijland
The painting studio in the evening sunlightTruus Nijland