Art of Silk Museum — Attraction in Soufli Municipality

On a journey from Edirne to Alexandroupolis, we made a delightful stop at the Art of Silk Museum, located in a town renowned as the only place in Europe where silk is completely produced, from cultivating silkworms to weaving the final fabrics.

The museum offers a fascinating, free tour available in Greek or English that comprehensively covers every step of silk production. This includes the hatching of larvae, cocooning, and the intriguing process of spinning silk with machinery. It was enlightening to see the entire lifecycle and production process firsthand.

Although the tour is free, the museum features a shop where the allure of beautifully crafted silk items is hard to resist. Whether you’re interested in clothes, tableware, or other silk products, you're likely to find something that catches your eye.

This museum is not only educational but also a testament to the intricate art of silk-making. It’s a must-visit for anyone traveling through the area, providing a deep appreciation for this...

Thank you for a nice excursion in english and greek. We were confused at the beginning with reviews here that this exposition is not so full. It has a lot to learn, explore. There were just 2 of us, we didnt book an excursion, there was a nice girl who made for us very interesting excursion, introduction to the silk production. i become much more aware not only about silk but how generally textile is produced, differences with cotton etc. A few silk gifts we bought now have a nice story to present how it was made!

Thank you. I recommend everyone...

We were taken into a very interesting and Informative tour about the historical silk production of the area, the only still active silk production in Europe. We were shown the eggs of the silk worm, the cocoons and had a demonstration of the old machinery, all Detailfull explained by a nice lady who showed passion on the subject. It is worth a visit if you're...