Paço de Vilar de Perdizes

Complex of great historical value consisting of solar and hospital, botica, chapel with cruise along the Camino de Santiago. Is one of the few, if not only, Estate in Portugal that is known to have been instructed by commandery pontificates. The origin of this Palace is closely linked to Santiago of Compostela, as the initial creation of the botica and hospital aimed to support this pilgrims. The hospital would have capacity for 9 to 12 individuals and, it seems, was relatively well equipped, seen the letter of institution determine offer an olive oil broth, lamb and chicken broth. In fact, in Vilar de Perdizes was a butchery in the service of the hospital. The bread would be done in the oven, especially in the top of the village. The Manor of Vilar de Perdizes still played an important role in the introduction of the culture of silkworm in Trás-os-Montes, the first experiments were performed there. In fact, a century-old Mulberry testimony of this attempt he survived in the Paço parade until a few years ago.