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Between Braga and the
Atlantic coast is the town of Barcelos. From its origins
as a settlement in Roman times, Barcelos is one of the
prettiest places in the north of Portugal and the
ceramics centre of Portugal. The XIV century was a
period of great development and dynamic growth for
Barcelos, displayed by the building of the bridge, the
city walls, of which there still remains the Torre da
Porta Nova, the Paço dos Duques and the Igreja Matriz.
The walled historic centre is a medieval maze of streets
overlooking the river Cavado, with a striking Baroque
church on the main square. The town's large weekly
market every Thursday is a major attraction for locals
and tourists alike. It is one of the largest in Europe
and the range of goods on sale is astonishing.
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(Information provided
by Portuguese tourism board)
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