These mines have been explored in the Roman period for the extraction of lead and silver. In 1836 the exploration restarts in "Braçal" followed by exploration in "Malhada", remaining until 1958. The Municipal Museum dedicates one of its nucleus to these mines, with emphasis on the memories of the old miners.
The Braçal mining complex includes the Braçal, Malhada and Coval da Mó mines and extends along the Mau River, on the eastern slope of the Serra do Braçal. This complex is the oldest Portuguese mining concession, registered under number 1, a ...
It tells the story of a territory, disclosing its heritage and elements of cultural and ethnographic interest. It is also a place where one investigates, protects and learns about Sever do Vouga's heritage. It approaches Archeology in Terra ...