Immerse yourself in a fascinating journey that combines the wisdom of ancient agricultural traditions with the exclusive allure of the world of luxury. This guided tour will take you on a discovery of the entire silk production cycle, a local excellence carried out by a local cooperative that today supplies precious yarns to the biggest names in high fashion.

The experience begins at 10:00 AM in the evocative setting of Caracciolo Castle, home to the Silk Museum. Here, you will explore the history of silk in Catanzaro among ancient damasks, natural dyes, the mysterious “byssus” (sea silk) and historic 4-shaft looms that are still in operation. From theory to nature: you will take a scenic circular nature trail immersed in a Mediterranean pine forest, until you reach the large mulberry grove. Here, among over 3,500 plants, you will discover the ideal habitat of silkworms and be able to observe their meticulous work up close.

The tour culminates with the true magic of craftsmanship: you will witness the reeling, the mesmerising moment when the cocoons are unwound to create a single continuous thread over 2 km long. Finally, you will enter the Spinning Mill, where you will admire machines that are unique in Italy, which transform this masterpiece of nature into fine yarns destined for international catwalks. An unmissable experience that combines ethics, nature and prestige.