Probably the most well-known symbol of Portugal is the colorful ceramic rooster that has its origins in the beautiful city of Barcelos, where, according to local legend, it is reputed to have saved the life of a traveler wrongly accused of theft by his innocence. The complete story is told on a 15th century cross found in the ruins of the Dukes Palace in Braganca, destroyed by the earthquake of 1755. The pottery, whether in the form of roosters or household objects, continues to be the craft of ..... more details about Barcelos
