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.
Discover the best top things to do in Braganca District, Portugal including Marron Oficina da Castanha, Centro de Arte Contemporanea Graca Morais, Praca 16, Church of Santa Maria, Miranda do Douro Co-Cathedral, Museu do Abade de Bacal, Museu Militar de Braganca, Museu das Curiosidades, Igreja da Antiga Se, Museu da Terra de Miranda.
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