Belgium
FROM MINE TO TOURIST ATTRACTION
The C-Mine Square
Belgium
Situated on the grounds of a former coal mine , the C-Mine Square in the Belgian city of Genk has become a cultural center for locals and tourists alike . The site pays homage to the city ’ s roots in the coal mining industry , utilizing most of the old mining buildings that used to exist by renovating and turning them into theatres , restaurants and schools . C-Mine has become an urban square with a cultural , creative , design and recreational function .
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