Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: Igreja Matriz

The town of Melgaço exists since the late 12th century. The Igreja Matriz was erected mid the 13th century and was named first "Igreja de Santa Maria da Porta", as it was located next to the portal of the medieval castle of Melgaço. The church still has Romanesque parts, but got remodeled and reconstructed many times over the centuries.

Actually Barcelos is an interesting little town, with a huge market, a comfortable hotel, great restaurant, very friendly staff at the Tourist Information and very unfriendly persons inside the churches I went to visit. You ask, even beg, for a permission - NO! It is not allowed to take any photo from the inside. Not even one. They make very clear, that they want you out of the church. I had that in the "Igreja Matriz", that has an interesting history and here in "Igreja do Bom Jesus da Cruz". But I will not talk about it. All stories should stay in Barcelos.