Category: Military Architecture > Tower
District: Braga > Barcelos > Barcelos > Misericórdia
Located in Barcelos, in the Braga district, Portugal.
National Monument since 1926.
Built in the 15th century by the 8th Count of Barcelos, it was part of the city wall.
Defense tower and residence of the mayor.
, 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.
, 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
