Possibilities of using of abandoned mining sites in tourism

Abandoned quarries contribute to the development and biodiversity conservation, Actually, it extends our knowledge of the abiotic and biotic nature. It is therefore appropriate that these sites are included in the scheduling of tourism products, focusing both on nature and technical monuments. They can be part of special tourism products oriented to a certain knowledge of botanical, zoological, geomorphological, geological and mineralogical-petrographic relationships. In many cases, the abandoned mining sites pose a very interesting position with a specific and unique flora and fauna, paleontological findings, unique features, which anybody can observe and study. In addition, they provide evidence of mining and finishing technologies. It is inevitable that any use of abandoned mining sites should respect the applicable laws that govern these places and activities run there. In particular, the respect for property rights, respect for obligations arising from the Mining Act, restrictions on laws affecting conservation, security of persons and property must be followed. Key words: Use of abandoned mining sites in tourism, terms of use, specialize