Miranda do Douro, municipality and city in Portugal
Miranda do Douro is a city in northeastern Portugal situated along the Fresno and Douro rivers near the Spanish border. The landscape consists of rolling hills and steep cliffs overlooking the river valleys within the Douro Internacional natural park.
The city was founded in 1286 by the Treaty of Alcanices between Portuguese King D. Dinis and Spanish King Fernando IV, and was granted city status in 1545. The region shows traces of Celtic and Roman settlement, while the Middle Ages saw numerous strategic conflicts due to its border location.
The Mirandês language remains spoken in everyday life and represents a living cultural treasure passed down through generations. Traditional dances like the Pauliteiros, where men in colorful costumes perform intricate stick movements to bagpipe music, demonstrate how ancient seasonal celebrations have survived in modern times.
The city is easily explored on foot with stone streets and viewpoints offering views of the river and cliffs. Visitors can walk along riverbanks, take boat trips, or explore nearby dams and hiking trails.
Mirandês is a distinct language officially recognized by the EU as a minority language and still spoken daily by residents. This linguistic feature makes the city a rare place where a historical language remains in full active use.
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Museu da Terra de Miranda
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Abrigo rupestre da Solhapa
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Casa da Música Mirandesa
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Eremitério Os Santos
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Castro de Aldeia Nova
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Pillory of Vimioso
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Ponte de São Joanico
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Igreja Paroquial de Teixeira
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Igreja paroquial de Malhadas
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Igreja Paroquial de Ifanes
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Igreja de São Vicente (Vimioso)
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Torre de Atalaia
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Igreja de São Cristóvão
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Cutelaria Martins
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Castro de Vale de Águia
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Igreja Paroquial de Caçarelhos
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Miradouro de Freixiosa
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Igreja Paroquial de Angueira
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Empreendimento Hidroeléctrico do Douro Internacional
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Câmara Municipal de Miranda do Douro
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Imóvel sito no Largo da Sé, 2 e 2-A
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Igreja de Santa Cruz (Miranda do Douro)
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Convento dos Frades Trinos
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Cruzeiro de Caçarelhos
15.7 km
Igreja de Aldeia Nova
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