Paco dos Condes de Barcelos

Barcelos Rooster

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 shop...

Very intereating Arqueologic Museum in openair

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 s...

Crossing the Bridge to Barcelos

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...

Wander through the ruined palace

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 th...

I would not have missed it

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. Th...