Things to see in Barcelos - What to see in Barcelos

Historical Monuments in Barcelos

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According to legend, a Galician peasant, who left Barcelos for Santiago de Compostela, was accused of stealing from a landowner an

Historical Monuments in Barcelos

Medieval Bridge of Barcelos

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Museums in Barcelos

Archaeological Museum of Barcelos

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The Archaeological Museum of Barcelos is an outdoor museum inside the Palace of the Counts of Barcelos. It's a historical museum w

Historical Monuments in Barcelos

Fountain or Fountain (Largo do Apoio)

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This fountain (or chafariz) is one of the most remarkable of Largo do Apoio, being in the center of the plaza/square. It's a decor

Churches in Barcelos

Our Lady of Rosary Church

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Although its external appearance seems rather neglected and abandoned, this church is a Property of Public Interest. We could;t se

Theaters in Barcelos

Gil Vicente Theatre

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This summer (2010) the Gil Vicente Theatre was still under construction but Barcelos won´t have to wait too long for it to open ag

Gardens in Barcelos

Field Camilo Castelo Branco

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Camilo Castelo Branco Field is a small park just behind the municipal market. It's not very well cared for and both the lawns and

Palaces in Barcelos

Palace of the Counts of Barcelos (Paço Two Counts of Barcelos)

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The Palace of the Counts of Barcelos (Paço dos Condes de Barcelos) is a characteristic image of Barcelos and it's the first thing

Historical Monuments in Barcelos

Pillory or Pelourinho de Barcelos

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Situated in a prime location overlooking the river Cávado, opposite the Cathedral and the Palace of the Counts of Barcelos, is the

City Halls in Barcelos

Town Hall or City Hall of Barcelos

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The Câmara Municipal de Barcelos (Town Hall) is at Largo do Municipio, opposite the Mother Church and the Monument to Antonio Barr

Historical Monuments in Barcelos

Barcelos Walls: Porta Nova Tower

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Between Largo da Porta Nova and Largo Dr. José Novais, Torre da Porta Nova was an integral part of the medieval walls surrounding

Squares in Barcelos

Largo Dr. Jose Novais

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This small square called José Novais (doctor and Chief of the House or City Hall of Barcelos) had a bronze bust erected in his hon

Historical Monuments in Barcelos

Former Hospital of Holy Spirit

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The current City Hall of Barcelos is formed by the addition of other old buildings. One is the Old Hospital of the Holy Spirit (th

Squares in Barcelos

Apoio Square

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In medieval times Largo do Apoio was the first square and the center of Barcelos. It held weekly markets and most influential peop

City Halls in Barcelos

Municipio Square

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Town Hall Square (Largo do Municipio) is one of the most important places of historic Barcelos as the two main historical monument

Historical Monuments in Barcelos

Fountain (Campo da Feira)

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This fountain is the most striking and monumental in the city. It's in the central exhibition center (Campo da Feira) and its func

Palaces in Barcelos

Solar do Benfeito and Chapel of Saint Anne

The Solar do Benfeito is a bit outside the old town but you can walk there easily. It's stately in an "L", set around a central co

Statues in Barcelos

Busto de José Novais

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In front of the tourist office is the Monument to José Novais, doctor and director of the City of Barcelos. It consists of a bronz

Things to do in Barcelos

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