It was last Sunday that a visit to the Urgeiriça Mine took place, as a request of the 2CV Club from Mangualde.

With Carlos Martins and António Tuna supervision, and as part of a conviviality day organized by the 2CV group itself, Urgeiriça received visitors encouraging knowledge of the territory.

It was with some amazement and a lot of curiosity that most young and experienced participants, discovered the old mining site. For the visit leaders, this event is proof of how a large part of the population, often located in regions with a mining tradition, does not know the heritage they have “on their own doorstep”.

In a clear commitment, there is a need to also create a greater wealth of knowledge regarding industrial tourism. Even more so, if we talk about a sector that brings so much identity for Portugal as the mining industry, and which is an intrinsic part of the Route of Mines and Points of Mining and Geological Interest in Portugal.

Alongside the recognition of a territory that belongs to everyone, participants’ interest in the environmental recovery was equally visible during the visit. Once again, it is observed that environmental education is an important topic for citizens, as they can also follow the development of some projects, as long as there is a well-stablished and transparent communication between all parties involved.