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From ancient Chinese silk until Bragança became, during the 19th century. XV, the cradle of production in Portugal. From mulberry leaves, silkworms and globalization, a journey through a city full of history, culture and art at the gates of the Montesinho natural park. route typology historical / botanical ethnographic / landscape route: circular / ~12km / urb / easy+ route duration: 1 day available all year round |
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This urban itinerary takes us to discover the history of silk in Portugal and Bragança starting at the "silk house" and at the living science center. As much as a tree, the mulberry, gives us. We have a lot to visit: the castle, churches, viewpoints, culture and crafts. Get to know ethnography and how they became Intangible Heritage of Humanity the caretos of Podence. This itinerary concludes with a "toast of honor". |