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Katharina and the Mysterious Red Thread

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Dive into the fascinating world of historical textile crafts! With this brand-new theme, our digital smartphone trail invites you to explore the city centre.

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Brussels, 1535. Katharina, our young maidservant, must find the owner of a precious, bright red wool thread. To do so, she faces a series of missions. Help Katharina on her quest by solving riddles in the streets of the city centre. Discover the little-known crafts of clothmakers, fullers, dyers, embroiderers, and tapestry weavers… At the time, Brussels excelled in textile production: tapestries, woollen cloth, and lace.

Thanks to this digital walk, the secrets of the streets of Brussels and the city’s fabric production will soon hold no mysteries for you!

Practical information

• From 15 years old
• Duration: approx. 1 hour 15 minutes
• The trail is accessible on smartphones via the Baludik app , game: Katharina and the Mysterious Red Thread
• Starting point: Fashion & Lace Museum
• End point: Brussels City Museum – Maison du Roi
• Price: free