RESTORING TRADITIONAL ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE

Uva lies in the surroundings of the International Douro Nature Park, with an impressive set of dovecotes: there are several of them, they take on various shapes, and they have an unquestionable unique heritage and architectural value. Furthermore, they are situated in an agriculturally and historically rich village which integrates the Special Protection Area of the International Douro Nature Park. This is where the dovecotes restoration works will take place. The main goals of this workcamp traditional dovecotes, thus preserving architectural heritage and passing down traditional construction techniques; to enable the discovery of the Miranda Plateau, a unique rural region, rich in natural beauty, biodiversity, culture and traditions; and bringing together the young participants and the local community, therefore promoting intercultural (urban/rural, international/national) and intergenerational (youngsters/the elderly) encounters and exchanges. The tasks planned for the dovecotes restoration will be cleaning it on the inside, as well as its surroundings; removing the walls original coating; restoring the rooftop; preparing the new limestone coating and whitewashing the outer walls.