Barcelos, Municipality in Braga District, Portugal
Barcelos is a city situated on rising ground above the Cávado River, with distinct neighborhoods spread across the landscape. The settlement comprises multiple districts linked by streets that form an active urban core with a mix of old and new buildings.
The city received its first royal charter in 1140 when King Afonso Henriques established it as a settlement. In the 15th century, it became the seat of a major noble, marking its rise as a significant regional center.
The weekly market at Campo da República showcases local crafts and the famous ceramic roosters made by artisans in and around the city. This handicraft tradition has shaped how people in the region see themselves and what they create to sell.
The city sits along a pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela and has direct road connections to Porto and other northern Portuguese cities. Visitors can easily reach it by car and use it as a base to explore nearby towns and attractions.
A medieval bridge spanning the river has stood since 1325 and was officially recognized as a National Monument in the early 20th century. It demonstrates engineering skill from centuries past and remains one of the oldest structures visible in the city today.
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Arcozelo
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Campo e Tamel (São Pedro Fins)
Carapeços
Carreira e Fonte Coberta
Carvalhal
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Cossourado
Creixomil e Mariz
Cristelo
Durrães e Tregosa
Fornelos
Fragoso
Galegos (Santa Maria)
Galegos (São Martinho)
Gamil e Midões
Gilmonde
Lama
Lijó
Macieira de Rates
Manhente
Martim
Milhazes, Vilar de Figos e Faria
Moure
Negreiros e Chavão
Oliveira
Palme
Panque
Paradela
Pereira
Perelhal
Pousa
Quintiães e Aguiar
Remelhe
Rio Covo
Roriz
Sequeade e Bastuço (São João e Santo Estêvão)
Silva
Silveiros e Rio Covo (Santa Eulália)
Tamel (Santa Leocádia) e Vilar do Monte
Tamel
Ucha
Várzea
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Vila Cova e Feitos
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