Archaeological Museum of Barcelos

Be surprised by the Archaeological Museum of Barcelos (Museu Arqueológico de Barcelos).

Archaeological Museum of Barcelos
© CM Barcelos

The Archaeological Museum (Museu Arqueológico de Barcelos) was built over the ruins of what was once the Palace of the Counts of Barcelos and Dukes of Bragança, next to a bridge which dates back to the fourteenth century.

This palace was destroyed during 1755 earthquake and its remains are now part of an open air archaeological museum.

Here you will find different elements, from authentic Roman columns to medieval coffins, but the most interesting piece is a stone cross from the fourteenth century, known as the Cruise O Senhor do Galo, which represents the man from the famous legend of the rooster.

The site is delimited with medieval walls, located to the east and a leafy riverside park with abundant shady corners located on the west along the river.

More information:

Location:

Paço dos Condes de Barcelos, Barcelos.

Entrance fee:

Free.

Schedule:

Summer: From 9h00 to 19h00.
Winter: From 9h00 to 17h30.

Telephone:

(+351) 253 809 600.

Mapa Interactivo:

Feira de Barcelos (Barcelos Market)

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Why "Portugal Travel"?

Portugal Travel is an organization of Portuguese agencies whose objectives are:

✓ To make Portugal, its culture and its heritage known.
✓ To promote sustainable tourism.

In collaboration with:

Escola Superior de Hotelaria e Turismo do Estoril

Turismo de Portugal