Famous Alentejo village known for the Arraiolos rugs.
Arraiolos rugs are rugs embroidered with wool on jute or cotton canvas, traditional from the village of Arraiolos, in Portugal. The oldest references to the Arraiolos rug making technique date back to the end of the 15th century.

00:00 Introduction
00:25 Arraiolos location map
01:19 Prehistoric background of the Bronze Age in Arraiolos
01:33 Arraiolos Castle and Urban Fence. door of Santarém
01:50 Church of the Savior - Arraiolos Castle
02:10 Castle and ruin of the old Palace of Alcaides
05:23 Town center, Praça do Municipio, Ruas de Arraiolos
09:46 Former Convent of S. Francisco
11:19 Arraiolos Rug shopping street
12:36 Praça do Municipio - Pelourinho and Portico of Hospital do Espirito Santo
13:50 Arraiolos Chapel and Monument to the Arraiolos Carpet
15:20 Pousada Convento de Nª Srª da Assunção


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