Sights in Miranda do Douro

132 contributors

Tourism
Things to see
Hotels
Restaurants
Photos

Outdoors

Shopping

Routes

sights in Miranda do Douro : the essentials

Ruins in Miranda do Douro

Ruins of the Castle and Fortress

(5)

Miranda Castle is on a hill at the beginning of the heart of town, and the hotel has views of the the Douro river basin as well as

Churches in Miranda do Douro

Misericordia Church

(3)

This church is located just behind [poi = 89990] City Hall [/ poi] (You can see its facade from the [poi = 89889] Praça João III [

Statues in Miranda do Douro

Antonio Mª Mourinho Monument

(4)

In the back of the Episcopal Palace, opposite the Jardim dos Frades Trinos, is this monument that honors Antonio M ª Mourinho. It'

Ruins in Miranda do Douro

Episcopal Palace

(1)

Facing the back of the [poi = 89636] Cathedral [/ poi], I found part of the [poi = 90055] Romanesque wall [/ poi] with beautiful g

Churches in Miranda do Douro

Frades Trinos Church - Municipal Library

(1)

This church belonged to the Convent of the Trinity Friars and since 1999 has housed the Municipal Library of Miranda. It's adjacen

Palaces in Miranda do Douro

The Ordazes Solar

(1)

This palace is in Largo D. João III square, next to City Hall and the Ethnographic Museum. It's a civilian building that represent

Historical Monuments in Miranda do Douro

House Bourgeois

(1)

This house at No. 10 of the traditional Rua da Coslanilha is one of the representations of the architecture of the new episcopal c

Historical Monuments in Miranda do Douro

Antigua Hospedería do

(1)

This 3-storey house is in front of the Bourgeois House and Casa dos Erotic Cubs in Rua da Coslanilha. Built in the fifteenth centu

Historical Monuments in Miranda do Douro

Two Erotic Puppies House

(1)

This building is opposite the former guesthouse do "Zambeira" and the Bourgeois House on Rua da Coslanilha, in the historical cent

Historical Monuments in Miranda do Douro

Pre-Romanesque Cross

(1)

This stone cross dates from 1140, as seen on the inscription at his feet, and is part of the Romanesque wall, the first defensive

Historical Monuments in Miranda do Douro

Pre-Romanesque Wall

(2)

Miranda has always been a walled city. The first constructions began during the conquest of the Duero between the 9th and 11th cen

Historical Monuments in Miranda do Douro

Postigo da Barca

(1)

During the Middle Ages the town of Miranda only had two entrances, one to the north and the other to the west. However, after beco

Statues in Miranda do Douro

Courthouse Building

(2)

This building is located directly opposite the [poi = 89657] Episcopal Palace [/ poi] and [poi = 90110] the Trine Frades Jardim [/

Churches in Miranda do Douro

Santa Lucía Hermitage and Recreational Area

This little chapel is in Santa Lucia neighborhood, near the camping and municipal pools. It's construction is very simple, the ent

Historical Monuments in Miranda do Douro

Fountain of the Jets

(1)

This sixteenth century, granite fountain is in the outskirts of the city, just below the chapel of Santa Lucia, near the medieval

Historical Monuments in Miranda do Douro

Medieval Bridge

(1)

Beside the Fonte dos Canos is this small masonry bridge, built in the sixteenth century on the Fresno River. It has three unequal

Churches in Miranda do Douro

Holy Cross Church

This little church is in a street off Rua Mouzinho Albuquerque, the main street that leads to the old town from the city's modern

Statues in Miranda do Douro

Monument to the Mirandese

(3)

This beautiful urban sculpture is in João III plaza, opposite City Hall, and was made in 2006 by José Antonio Nobre. It is 2 cast

Activities in Miranda do Douro

GetYourGuide

Porto: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, River Cruise, & Port Cellar Tour

(793)

starting from

$36.96

GetYourGuide

From Porto: Douro Valley w/ Boat Tour, Wine Tasting & Lunch

(589)

starting from

$85.20

GetYourGuide

Porto: Guided 3-Hour Best of Tour by Segway

(287)

starting from

$62.50

GetYourGuide

Porto Hop-on Hop-off Tour: 1- or 2-Day Ticket

(268)

starting from

$16.92

GetYourGuide

Douro Valley: Wine Tour with Lunch, Tastings & River Cruise

(253)

starting from

$89.68

Get inspired with these expert lists

14 Beautiful Wine Regions You Should Visit

The most popular destinations nearby

Bragança

Guarda

Lamego

Mondim de Basto

Viseu