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Tower of Barcelos or Postern of the Wall

Category: Military Architecture > Tower

District: Braga > Barcelos > Barcelos > Misericórdia

Location

Located in Barcelos, in the Braga district, Portugal.

Classification

National Monument since 1926.

Origin

Built in the 15th century by the 8th Count of Barcelos, it was part of the city wall.

Original Function

Defense tower and residence of the mayor.

Use Over Time

, Served as a prison from 1600 to 1932.

, Later, it was used as a warehouse for the Archaeological Museum of Alcaide de Faria.

, Currently, it houses the Barcelos Handicraft Center.

Characteristics

, Quadrangular structure made of large granite blocks.

, Robust walls, up to two meters thick on the North side.

Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muralha_de_Barcelos

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt

Coordinates DD: 41.53090423489676,-8.619667544414723
Coordinates DMS: 41°31'51.3"N 08°37'10.8"W

Weather Barcelos  Weather Barcelos

Sunday, 03
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23° | 35°
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Monday, 04
Scattered clouds
19° | 31°
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Tuesday, 05
Overcast clouds
19° | 35°
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Wednesday, 06
Clear sky
17° | 30°
Clear sky
Thursday, 07
Scattered clouds
15° | 23°
Scattered clouds

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