Barcelos (Portugal) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
municipality and city in Braga, Portugal
About Barcelos (Portugal)
Barcelos (/bɐɾˈsɛluʃ/,buhr-SEHL-oosh) began as a Roman settlement, and grew to become the seat of the First Duke of Bragança in the 15th century. The duke's palace was destroyed in the 1755 earthquake, and is now an open-air museum. Thegalo de Barcelos("Rooster of Barcelos") has become a symbol of the entire country. Legend has it that a Galician pilgrim travelling through town was arrested for stealing silverware from a wealthy resident. The Galician pleaded his innocence, but the judge didn't believe him and sentenced the man to death. The judge was about to tuck into his roasted rooster dinner when the pilgrim said, "If I am innocent, this rooster will crow three times." When the pilgrim was about to be hanged, the rooster crowed. The startled judge released the pilgrim. The entire muni
Top Attractions in Barcelos (Portugal)
Explore the best things to see and do in Barcelos (Portugal):
- ★Igreja do Bom Jesus da Cruz
- ★Paço dos Condes de Barcelos
- ★Torre do Cimo da Vila
Where to Eat in Barcelos (Portugal)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Casa Dos Arcos
- 🍴Restaurante Pedra Furada
Where to Stay in Barcelos (Portugal)
- 🏨Art'Otel Barcelos
- 🏨Casas do Rio
- 🏨Quinta de Malta
Barcelos (Portugal) Travel Guide Sections
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