The city of Mirandela

Mirandela is a small city, located in the North of the Portugal. The city is part of the district of Braganca and it is situated on the Tua River. Walking down the river you can see many beautiful gardens. There is an important church, the mother church, which was built in the 17^th century, and also there is the Sanctuary of Nossa ,Senhora do Amparo, which offers a great view over the city.

An interesting monument in Mirandela is the Roman Bridge, which was rebuilt in the 16^th century. This elegant bridge has 20 asymmetrical arches and nowadays it is for pedestrian use only. In the past it was the only way to get to Mirandela by crossing the river.

Another tourist attraction in Mirandela is the Paço dos Távoras which was built in the 18^th century. This building has a granite Baroque façade and nowadays is the Town Hall.

Armindo Teixeira Lopes Municipal Museum is named after a celebrated local artist. The Museum houses paintings, prints and sculptures made by important artists such as Abel Manta, Artur Bual, etc.

The Municipal Librabry Sarmento Pimintel was inaugurated in 1980 by João Sarmento Pimentel. The Library has become part of the Public Libraries since 1991.

Near Mirandela, at about 13 km, you can find the Curiosities Museum. In this museum are kept the collection of the Meneres family from the beginning of the 20th century onwards. You can find in it T Fords, bicycles, juke-boxes, sewing machines, musical boxes, cameras and other early photographic equipment.

In Mirandela you can find the Monument to the Jet Ski. Some years ago, here, were National Championships, European Championships and the World Cup. Mirandela is known as being the capital of the Jet Ski in Portugal, and because of that there are thousands of visitors who come in this city.

Near the Council of Mirandela is the Statue of Pope John Paul II. Near the Mercado Municipal is another statue, „Tribute to Mothers”. Some other statues in Mirandela are: Statue of St. John Bosco, The Girl of the Dove (which is a simbol of purity, beauty and innocence), Statue of Alvaro Soares (Garden Of Bridges), Statue of Luciano Cordeiro (End of the New Bridge).

In the roundabouts are monuments with historical, social or economic importance, such as the immigrants, the devices of water, agricultural tools, natural products, flowers, the stones, and Foral of D. Afonso III.

Mirandela has new blocks of flats, but also there is an old part of the town which has visable influence of gothic, barroc and classicism.

Bucharest has an eclectic architecture. Its architecture is a mix of historical, interbellum, Communist-era and modern.