Portuguese city, county seat, located in Trás-os-Montes, on the right bank of the Douro River.
Miranda on December 18, 1286 and is elevated to the category of town by King D. Dinis.
With traces of human presence since ancient times, Miranda has strong Celtic roots and was occupied by the Romans.
In addition to the mother tongue Portuguese, also in these parts is spoken their own language - Mirandese.
The Pauliteiros de Miranda - with their typical skirts and accompanied by the touch of the bagpipe. They are a living heritage of the Celtic occupation of the region at the time of the Iron Age.
Former Cathedral of Miranda do Douro or Concelho de Miranda do Douro, is a Catholic temple located in the city of Miranda do Douro.
Construction of the church began in 1552 and was completed in the last decade of the 16th century.
Transmontana gastronomy is an important presence in Miranda do Douro, with its Posta Mirandesa, Bola Doce Mirandesa, sausage dishes such as Alheira, Donuts or the famous Ló Bread.
Sea level altitude: 674 m ...

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