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A magnificent Baroque building located in the central square of the village, Praça de D. João III.
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Its construction started in 1578. It has a longitudinal plan, composed of a single nave and chancel.
Cathedral of Miranda do Douro, Igreja Matriz
It is a magnificent example of Mannerist architecture, with some Renaissance and Gothic features. The figure most revered by the people of Miranda, the Child 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.