Bragança, Administrative district in northeastern Portugal.
The district of Bragança spans across northeastern Portugal, encompassing twelve municipalities and 299 parishes within the Trás-os-Montes region, bordering Spain.
The territory was part of the Roman province Gallaecia in ancient times, serving as a crucial trade route for gold, iron, and silver resources.
The district preserves the Mirandese language, recognized as Portugal's second official language, particularly spoken in the municipality of Miranda do Douro.
The district connects to major Spanish cities, with Zamora located 107 kilometers away and Salamanca at 169 kilometers distance from the capital city.
The district divides into two distinct geographical zones: Terra Fria Transmontana in the north with higher altitudes and Terra Quente Trasmontana in the south.
Location: Portugal
Capital city: Bragança
Shares border with: Viseu, Vila Real, Guarda, Province of Salamanca, Ourense, Zamora Province
GPS coordinates: 41.80720,-6.75917
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:49
Aldeadávila Dam
66.6 km
Pozo de los Humos
67.5 km
Domus Municipalis
945 m
Prehistoric Rock Art Sites in the Côa Valley
91.2 km
Arribes del Duero Natural Park
69.7 km
Castelo de Bragança
883 m
Montesinho Nature Park
6.2 km
International Douro Natural Park
66.9 km
Saucelle Dam
84.7 km
Sendim
54.9 km
Parque Arqueológico do Vale do Côa
86.1 km
Freixo de Numão
90.6 km
Castle of Numão
90.4 km
Castle of Algoso
41.3 km
Iberian Plateau
33.2 km
La Ribera
66.6 km
La Ramajería
82.2 km
Castle of Miranda do Douro
53.1 km
Serra de Nogueira
12.8 km
Paço dos Távoras
50.7 km
Castle of Fermoselle
62.2 km
Castelo de Mogadouro
52.3 km
Castelo de Monforte de Rio Livre
49.7 km
Castelo de Freixo de Espada à Cinta
79.6 km
Pozo Airón
65.3 km
Ponte Velha sobre o rio Tua
50.5 km
Old Cathedral of the Holy Name of Jesus, Bragança
324 m
Azibo Reservoir Protected Landscape
29.8 kmReviews
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