Location: Miranda do Douro
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The 5 Best Things to do Good for Kids 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. Douro Pula Canhada
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 42 reviews
We promote the natural and cultural-historical heritage of the Natural Park of Douro International. We develop activities, activity programs, and themed weekends where emotion transposes the expectations of tourists and businesses.We meet the leisure and the well-being in harmony with the regional flora and fauna, enhancing contact with the countryside, with the people, cuisine and traditions.
2. Miradouro S. Joao das Arribas
3. Miranda do Douro Co-Cathedral
Overall Ratings
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"
4. Museu da Terra de Miranda
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4.0 based on 82 reviews
O Museu da Terra de Miranda é um museu etnográfico situado na cidade de Miranda do Douro. O Museu está situado no centro histórico, e encontra-se instalado na antiga “Domus Municipalis” da cidade, edifício setecentista datado do séc. XVII. O edifício museológico, que se estende ao longo da rua Mouzinho de Albuquerque, deixa transparecer, através da sua estrutura, memórias que nos transportam para a prática e história do seu funcionamento, onde se desempenharam, igualmente, funções de Cadeia Municipal até ao ano de 1790. O edifício recebe, desde o ano de 1982, as coleções etnográficas e arqueológicas cuja narrativa expositiva pretende representar a vida social, cultural, religiosa e económica das comunidades da Terra de Miranda.
Reviewed By JonathanH796 - North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Tucked away in the corner of a square in the older part of town this small museum is packed with artefacts of local Portuguese life. The staff are very friendly, we communicated quite well despite language problems.
5. Crucero Ambiental Arribes
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4.5 based on 702 reviews
