Location: Miranda do Douro
Top Things to do in Miranda do Douro
The 7 Best Sights & Landmarks in Miranda do Douro, Northern Portugal
Miranda do Douro (Portuguese: [miˈɾɐ̃dɐ ðu ˈðowɾu]) or Miranda de l Douro (Mirandese: [miˈɾɐ̃dɐ ðl̩ ˈdowɾʊ]) is a town and a municipality in the district of Bragança, northeastern Portugal. The population in 2011 was 7,482, in an area of 487.18 km². The town proper had a population of 1,960 in 2001. Referred to as the "Cidade Museu" of the Trás-os-Montes region, it is located 86 kilometres from Bragança, preserving many of its medieval and Renaissance-era traditions and architecture. It has a language of its own, Mirandese, which enjoys official status in Portugal, in addition to cultural and historical discontinuity with the rest of the Portuguese state. The town is located on the border with Spain, with the Douro River separating the two countries. The nearest town in Spain is Zamora.
Restaurants in Miranda do Douro
1. Fraga Amarela
2. Capela do Santo Cristo
3. Miradouro S. Joao das Arribas
4. Miradouro do Picote
5. Miranda do Douro Co-Cathedral
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4.0 based on 303 reviews
Reviewed By josesS286HH - Lisbon, Portugal
Old church. XVI century. It is very interesting to see how local people worship this tiny "Little Jesus in a top hat"
6. Igreja da Misericordia
7. Apega Farm
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
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