Network of the Historical Villages of Portugal
Initiative of territorial enhancement, based in the historical‐cultural value of Villages from the Center of Portugal
Common denominator is history and culture
Network of the Historical Villages of Portugal
‐ Strategic locations along the Spanishborder
‐ Very antique urban cores
‐ New uses and functions for rural areas
Network of the Historical Villages of Portugal in Naturtejo Geopark
To combat the effects of thepassage of time and desertification
To reinforce of the local economy
New frame of oportunities
‐ Rehabilitation of villages able to promote the economy, givingopportunities of intervention to local actors, but alsostimulating socially the region
Heritage for Future
Idanha‐a‐Velha
‐ Village settled on the ruins of a Roman city
‐ Remains of occupation from Suevi, Visigoth and Muslim
Idanha‐a‐Velha
Monumental Olive Oil Pole Press
Destination where everything is authentic
Local Geodiversity expressed throughout the urban architecture and rural constructions
Idanha‐a‐Velha
intervening in touristic, museum, interpretative and cultural spaces
Epigraphic Museum
Valuing products, arts and crafts Creation, promotion of micro‐enterprises
Bread, Cakes and Traditions Festival
Idanha‐a‐Velha
Idanha‐a‐Velha
Geotourist Program of the Historic Villages of the Naturtejo Geopark
is one of the most sought
Monsanto
The Most Portuguese Village
Title won during Fascism for having the most preserved and genuine traditions and customs
Hiking in Historical Villages in Naturtejo Geopark
‐ a stage with 18 km of the Great Trail of the Historical Villages of Portugal connects Monsanto and Idanha‐a‐Velha
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