Paço dos Condes de Barcelos

Paço dos Condes de Barcelos

Paço dos Condes de Barcelos
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Christophe Wybo
Harelbeke, Belgium369 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2017 • Couples
This spot is very important in Portugals history: it was one of the first palaces the Portuguese monarch stayed in. People say that Portugal was 'born' in Barcelos.
Written July 29, 2017
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fernando o
San Diego, CA93 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2019 • Family
As you cross the bridge to Barcelos on the Camino Portugues you come up on the ruins of this historic castle. The remains of this castle allow you to get a feel of the history of Barcelos as a part of the route of the early pilgrims on the way to Santiago. It's a beautiful view at the top to the Cavado River. It's one of those can't miss historic monuments of the Camino Portugues.
Written July 30, 2019
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vitorbabrazil
Salvador, BA9,311 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2017 • Friends
One more piece of the puzzle of the fascinating history of Portugal can be found in the ruins of this castle, sitting on top of a small hill overlooking Cávados River.
The drawings in the tiles show how imposing and magnificent it once was.
Written July 28, 2017
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jpedro
Barcelos, Portugal722 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2015
You can find historical heritage in a unique archeological collection in the heart of the town. The surrounding landscape is full of medieval buildings including the medieval bridge, framed by the Cávado river. Excellent for ex-libris photographs.
Written July 8, 2015
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hans-jaguar
Santa Comba Dao, Portugal22,329 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2015 • Couples
The Paço dos Condes de Barcelos ou Paço dos Duques de Bragança, situated in Barcelos, who is in the Braga district, was once a Palace in gótic style and actualy it is a ruin. It has being constructed in the first half of the XV century.
This Palace, who has been a Castle turned into a Palace, nowadays there are only some walls and a chimney, the degradation of this Palace started at the end of the XVIII.
With his four great he size of the construction was about 32 meters long by 16 meters wide.
Today it is the “Archeologic Museum of Barcelos”, and situated next door to the “Igreja Matriz”. You have to see this ruin as a historical place of a great interest, worth wile to spend some time to visit and feel the history.
Written March 25, 2015
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doina
Melbourne, Australia7 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2019
The Barcelos Rooster, commonly called the Portuguese Rooster, is considered to be the unofficial symbol of Portugal. You can find this emblem in many forms in every local shop and especially gift shops. This national symbol is mostly found in its typical ceramic form as well as embroidered on towels and aprons. Other souvenirs include key-chains, paperweights, and other popular tourism gifts. The Barcelos Rooster is always vividly colored and is said to represent the embodiment of the famous Portuguese love of life. I loved every moment visiting the town and we (me and Gabriel - my husband) enjoyed for lunch a 'Portuguese sandwich' - half each - the delicious Francesinha, a MUST try it.
Written October 15, 2019
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AlbertSalichs
Manresa, Spain11,524 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2019 • Friends
Paço dos Condes de Barcelos is a palace in ruins located in the old part of Barcelos, a town in the North of Portugal. It is located in a high point, so from here you can see very beautiful views of surroundings. Also, it is a little, but very interesting museum with some old stones. Very interesting if you like stones and views.
Written September 23, 2019
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Craig M
Porto, Portugal3,118 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2019 • Couples
We wandered along the narrow lanes to visit the derelict Earl’s Palace, constructed between 1406-1412 for Afonso, Barcelo’s 8th earl. It was damaged in an earthquake and fell into disrepair between the 17th-18th centuries. In 1910, it was declared a national monument. A couple of azulejos on the wall of the palace give a glimpse of what it looked like whilst it was still intact.

The palace is now a shadow of its former glory, but it is still worth a visit. The grounds are open and there is no admission fee. Several of the walls have been demolished and the upper flooring is long gone, but some of the features remain. The single tall chimney rises up from a large fireplace in a second floor room (now visible from the room below). There are also some monuments and stone inscriptions within the grounds. There is a nice view over the bridge (built between 1325 and 1328) and the River Cávado. Adjacent to the palace is the 15th century pillory, set in a small, neatly landscaped area.
Written January 12, 2019
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Kvalka
Kopavogur, Iceland68 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2017
I liked this castle ruins in Barcelos, It was peaceful and interesting with some information tiles attached to the walls where you could read about is's history. And it's completely free of charge. The view from the castle is great over the river and to Barcelinhos.
Written February 16, 2018
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Travelbites
Oregon905 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2017 • Solo
These are cool old ruins of yesterday. Open to the public to explore. Good place to have lunch and enjoy the breathtaking vistas. Don't miss this spot!

I would come back.
Written May 8, 2017
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