Miranda do Douro - Miranda do Douro

Miranda do Douro

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Miranda do Douro (Miranda de l Douro in Mirandese) is a town in the district of Bragança, on the right bank of the river Douro, at 682 m altitude, right on the border of Portugal with Spain, in the middle of the Land of Miranda and International Douro Natural Park. It is famous for the Pauliteiros de Miranda.

To arrive

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41°29′47″N 6°16′31″W
Map of Miranda do Douro

Look

  • 1 , Largo do Menino Jesus da Cartolinha. The castle had a square-shaped plan, and its walls, in granite and schist, were battled and reinforced at three external angles by turrets (two rectangular and one hexagonal), surrounding a considerable square of arms, currently reduced to a large yard. To the north, the complex is dominated by the Keep, at an elevation of 682 meters above sea level. The village fence covered a total perimeter of six hundred paces, torn by three doors with broken arches: the Porta da Senhora do Amparo, the False Gate and the Postigo. Miranda do Douro Castle on Wikipedia 
  • 2 , Square of the Cathedral. It is a magnificent example of Mannerist architecture, with some Renaissance and Gothic features. The figure most revered by the people of Mirandese, the Menino Jesus da Cartolinha, is kept here. For two centuries it was an important center of religious life; the see was later transferred to Bragança. Behind the church, you can see the ruins of the Old Episcopal Palace. Miranda do Douro Church on Wikipedia 
  • 3 , Largo D. João III, ☎ 351 (273) 430 020, email: . A magnificent baroque building located in the town's central square, Praça de D. João III. 
  • 4 , Largo D. João III. Its construction began in 1578. It has a longitudinal plan, consisting of a single nave and chancel. 
  • 5 , Square of the Cathedral. The landscape is unique, with its steep precipices, cliffs and cliffs. 
  • 6 , Portuguese-Spanish border between Miranda do Douro and Torregamones, Samora, Spain. Built in 1956. Miranda Dam on Wikipedia 

museums

  • 7 , Praça D. João III, no. 2, ☎ 351 (273) 417 288, email: . from 10 am to 6 pm. In the Museum of Terra de Miranda you can appreciate the traditional costumes from Mirandese. It also has a room for weapons and traps, a traditional kitchen reconstituted in detail and a room dedicated to the masks of the rattlesmen. 2 €. Miranda Land Museum on Wikipedia 

Knife

Buy

  • 1 , Place of the Chestnut, EN218, ☎. from 9am to 9pm. Pingo Doce on Wikipedia 
  • 2 , Rua de José Inácio Pinto, 34, ☎. 

With the

  • 1 , Rua Rainha Dona Catarina, no. 1, ☎ 351 (273) 432 394. Open all days. It is one of the most famous restaurants in the city, inside the wall, known for its roasted veal, its mirandesa steak, among other dishes. €15, cards are not accepted. 
  • 2 , Castle 1, ☎ 351 (273) 432 699, email: . Open all days. Highlight for the mirandesa posta, smoked pork bisaro, roasted lamb churro-galego and mirandesa cod. 
  • 3 , Largo da Igreja, no. 27 - parish of Sendim (23 km from Miranda do Douro), ☎ 351 (273) 739 180, email: . Open all days. Some recommended dishes are veal steak, or grilled cod. 20 €. 
  • 4 , Rua Dom Dinis, no. 7, ☎ 351 (273) 431 418, fax: 351 (273) 432 823, email: . Closed Sundays for dinner. Highlights include posta mirandesa, veal barbecue, seafood bread and baked cod. 

drink and go out

sleep

  • 1 , Inn Square, ☎ 351 (273) 431 255 / (273) 431 005, fax: 351 (273) 431 065, email: . Built in the Estado Novo, it is known for its beautiful view, and also famous for its food. Oven lamb, steak and roasted octopus are some of the dishes at this hotel's restaurant, decorated with panels by Júlio Resende. 
  • 2 , Rua do Parque de Campismo, Bairro de Santa Luzia, ☎ 351 (273) 417 172, email: . In the city centre, with access to the main monuments: the Cathedral, the Castle, the Ruins of the Episcopal Palace, and others. 36 €. 

Health

  • 3 , Rua D. Dinis, ☎ 351 (273) 430 040, fax: 351 (273) 430 047, email: . Mon-Fri, 8am to 10pm; on Saturday, Sunday and holidays, 9 am to 10 pm. 
  • 4 , Rua Coronel Eduardo Beça Store 1, ☎ 351 (273) 432 314. Mon-Fri, 9am to 7pm. 

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