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Portuguese province (1936–1976)
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Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro is in Northern Portugal. The Alto Douro Wine Region is a .
The region is served by Interregional and Regional trains on Comboios de Portugal's (CP) Linha do Douro line along the river valley from Porto to Pocinho (Vila Nova de Foz Côa) via Peso da Régua.
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it has several megalithic structures, dolmens and castros; the centre of the oldest demarcated wine region in the world
famous for its mountain apples, wines, cheeses, smoked meats and sausages
one of the oldest cities in Portugal, with a fine medieval castle
with a 13th-century church and the ruins of a medieval castle
one of the most historical cities in Portugal, with a castle, fortresses and historical churches
home to the Torre do Galo, one of the most notable and unique examples of Portuguese military architecture
an ancient city, dating back to Roman times, where D. Afonso Henriques was acclaimed the first King of Portugal in 1140
a small, but an important historic city on the banks of the Douro river
famous for its cuisine, particularly the alheiras sausages
a centre of production for Port wine, and home to a museum about it
birthplace of the famous explorer, Ferdinand Magellan
the oldest recognized municipality in the country has a wine museum
known for its wine and handicrafts
a base for visiting the Coa Valley's prehistoric rock art
home of the beautiful Palácio de Mateus
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