History
The origin of Miranda do Douro as a populated place is still discussed by historians but the archeological discovers give evidence of a inhabitants been libing during the Bronze Age. It is know that it was an important city during the Roman age. They give it the name of Cuntium, Paramica, Sponcia and even Cambetum Lubicanarum.
The city is located on the border with Spain, with the Douro River separating the two countries. The nearest town in Spain is Zamora, site of the Treaty of Zamora (1143) between the Portuguese king Afonso I and the Leonese king Alfonso VII. This marked the recognition of the independence of the Kingdom of Portugal, proclaimed in 1139.
The nearest railway station, Duas Igrejas - Miranda, was the station for Miranda do Douro but was located several kilometres away. This station was the northern terminus of the narrow gauge Sabor line, connecting with main line trains to Oporto at Pocinho. The station was opened in 1938, but closed in 1988.
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