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   The Legend of the Cockerel of Barcelos

   The medieval stone cross that can be seen in the Archeological Museum of the town is related to the legend of the Cockerel of BarcelosAccording to the legend, the inhabitants of Barcelos were very disturbed by a crime who’s author had not been (...)

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   1st Count of Vila Real

   Apparently, king João I (reigned 1383-1433) was in Vila Real when he summoned Pedro de Meneses to appoint him the first governor and defender of Ceuta, recently conquered by the Portuguese. The nobleman was playing pelota with some companions in (...)

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   Old Vila Real - Between the Avenida Carvalho Araújo and the Avenida Marginal

   In the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, the mediaeval town expanded beyond the walled promontory built by its founder, D. Dinis, and new palatial and bourgeois dwellings were built, aligned along new streets, now located between the Avenida Carvalho (...)

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   Medieval Vila Real

   Located on the southern side of the current city was the original "royal town" founded by king Dinis. Although practically all the original town has since disappeared, the area is impressive for the beauty of its views. Half an hour is about right (...)

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   Tourist Offices

   Posto de Turismo - Fafe

   
   
   Telephone: +351 253 493 311
   E-mail: geral@cm-fafe.pt

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   Pelourinho de Barcelos

   Barcelos PilloryAlso known as Picota, the Barcelos Pillory dates from the end of the 15th century and start of the 16th Century. Built of granite, it consists of a solid base, a hexagonal shaft culminating in a highly decorated ornament known as a (...)

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   Largo da Oliveira

   The Largo da Oliveira owes its name to a centuries-old olive-tree planted on this same site. Surrounded by picturesque houses that are typical of the north of Portugal, it is the ideal starting point for a walking tour of the city´s streets. But, in (...)

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   The Marian Sanctuary Way

   Close to Braga there are three major Portuguese sanctuaries dedicated to Mary, Mother of God.2.5 kilometres to the east of the city, there is the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte (Good Jesus of the Mount). This Baroque construction is surrounded by (...)

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   Holy Week Ceremonies in Braga

   In Braga, which has been a diocese since the 3rd century, religion continues to play a dominant role at the heart of the community, and religious ceremonies are celebrated with great fervour. The most splendid of these is Easter. The city is (...)

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    Old Vila Real

    Old Vila Real - along Carvalho Araújo AvenueIn the early years of the 20th century, a section of houses, was demolished, to open up this broad, well laid out avenue with its pavements in Portuguese cobbles. It was named in honour of Carvalho Araújo, (...)

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