Miranda do Douro Travel guide

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Miranda do Douro : Michelin's recommendations

High on a spur that looks down on the Douro valley, within the borders of Spain and Portugal, Miranda is an old village where they still speak an individual dialect, mirandês, that resembles its Latin roots. The ruins of a medieval castle, destroyed by an explosion in the 19C, stand at the entrance to the town.

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Tourist attractions Miranda do Douro : Things to see and do

Museu regional da Terra de Miranda

Praça D. João III P - 5210 Miranda do Douro

Located in the historic centre of the town, this ethnographic museum is in the old town hall building from the 17C. It has a varied collection of weaving looms, archaeological objects, old toys, regional costumes, coins, ceramics and ritual costumes ..

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Avenida Eduardo Quero P - 5210 Miranda do Douro

This cathedral from the 16C has a series of retables in gilded wood. In the right arm of the transept, you will notice in a showcase an amusing statuette of the baby Jesus with a top hat. It is the most worshipped object by the inhabitants of Miran..

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Miranda do Douro dam

N221 P - 5210 Miranda do Douro

This is the first of the five dams (Miranda, Picote, Bemposta, Aldeadavila, Saucelle) built along the international course of the Douro. Built in a rocky gorge it is of the buttress type 80m high and 263m long along the top.

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Hotels Miranda do Douro

Planalto

Rua 1º de Maio,Rua 1º de Maio 25,25 P - 5210-191 Miranda do Douro

Prix Prices from : 28 €

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Hotel Turismo Miranda

Rua 1 de Maio nº 5 P - 5210-191 Miranda do Douro

Located in Miranda do Douro, Hotel Turismo Miranda is located on the main shopping street, just 100 metres from the historical centre. It offers rooms with free Wi-Fi, a terrace and games room. Public transport links are close by. Rooms at Turismo M..

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Hotel Parador Santa Catarina

Largo da Pousada P - 5210-183 Miranda do Douro

Set on a hillside overlooking the Douro River, boasting spectacular views of the old city, this 4-star hotel combines modern architecture with traditional hospitality. All rooms at Santa Catarina Hotel feature verandas looking out over the river. Un..

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