Barcelos is famous for its handcrafted pottery, particularly the Galo de Barcelos, a colorful rooster that is an unofficial national symbol. The large ceramic galos are located all over the city and in different places every year.

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May 29, 2024

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Nice city from 1140 with approximately 120,000 inhabitants. The symbol of the rooster from the legend of the man wrongly sentenced to the gallows is not a symbol of the city but also a symbol of Portugal.

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March 25, 2021

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It is really worth a stay, you can see and experience a lot here, e.g. the big market, the beautiful churches, the rooster or the Camino de Santiago

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1. Barcelos Medieval Bridge – Barcelos Rooster statue loop from Barcelos

4.28km

01:11

70m

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2. Barcelos city centre – Barcelos Rooster statue loop from Barcelos

12.2km

03:18

160m

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3. Barcelos Medieval Bridge – Barcelos city centre loop from Várzea

8.99km

02:28

140m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 90 m

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Location: Barcelos, Braga, Portugal

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1. Barcelos Medieval Bridge – Barcelos Rooster statue loop from Barcelos

2. Barcelos city centre – Barcelos Rooster statue loop from Barcelos

3. Barcelos Medieval Bridge – Barcelos city centre loop from Várzea

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