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Barcelos
Norte, Portugal
Home of Portugal's iconic rooster legend — and a thriving Thursday market.
A short history
Barcelos is famous for the legend of a hanged pilgrim saved by a roasted rooster that rose and crowed his innocence. The motif now appears on every Portuguese souvenir shelf.
What to see
- Paço dos Condes (open-air ruins)
- Igreja Matriz
- Thursday market
- Templo do Senhor Bom Jesus da Cruz
Where to eat
- Restaurante Galliano (bacalhau)
- Casa dos Arcos
Where to sleep
- Albergue Cidade de Barcelos
- Casa do Mestre Reis
Camino Portugués
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