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Municipality launches project to revitalize the castle

A Voz de Trás-os-Montes29 August 2026 at 10:29

The municipality of Bragança presented the project "Living the Walls," an initiative aimed at enhancing the citadel and castle of the city, with measures that will be implemented in several phases. The mayor, Isabel Ferreira, explained that one of the priorities is to restrict traffic and parking in the citadel area, also referring to the need to rethink the motorhome park.

Access to the castle will be facilitated through electric transport and a tourist train, in collaboration with the Union of Parishes of Sé, Santa Maria and Meixedo. The municipality also intends to attract economic agents focused on handicrafts and local products, with plans to create a regular craft market in the spring.

A public tender worth over 930 thousand euros was launched to rehabilitate six houses in the citadel and nearby. These homes may be destined for social housing or controlled prices, and a funding application will be submitted for the works that may reach 85%.

The project measures will be defined in meetings between the municipality and various entities, including traders and residents. The first meeting is scheduled for September 11, where a diagnosis of the existing situation will be made, followed by the preparation of a preliminary program with alternative solutions and cost estimates.

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O projeto ‘Viver as Muralhas’ foi apresentado pelo município de Bragança como uma iniciativa para valorizar a cidadela e o castelo, com medidas que serão implementadas em várias fases. A proposta inclui a criação de mercadinhos, a redução do trânsito e do estacionamento na área, bem como a reabilitação de habitações.

Isabel Ferreira, presidente da câmara, explicou à Lusa que uma das prioridades é condicionar o trânsito na zona da cidadela. “O que nós queremos é de facto que a circulação, o estacionamento, se faça naquela zona de forma articulada”, afirmou Ferreira, mencionando também a necessidade de repensar o parque de autocaravanas.

A visitação ao castelo será facilitada através de transportes elétricos e um comboio turístico, numa colaboração com a União das Freguesias de Sé, Santa Maria e Meixedo. Além disso, o município pretende atrair agentes económicos focados no artesanato e produtos locais, com planos para criar um mercado regular de artesanato na primavera.

Foi lançado um concurso público no valor superior a 930 mil euros para reabilitar seis casas na cidadela e nas proximidades. Estas habitações poderão ser destinadas a habitação social ou a preços controlados. Isabel Ferreira adiantou que será submetida uma candidatura para financiamento das obras que poderá atingir os 85%.

As medidas do projeto serão definidas em reuniões entre o município e várias entidades envolvidas, incluindo comerciantes e moradores. A primeira reunião está agendada para 11 de setembro, onde será feito um diagnóstico da situação existente. Após isso, será preparado um programa preliminar com soluções alternativas e estimativas de custos.

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