Minho

Minho is a province of . On the northernmost Atlantic tip of the country, Minho borders the region of , sharing with it many affinities in geography, tradition, people and language.
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is one of the five largest cities of , situated in the Minho region in the . It is known for its abundance of churches and thus called the "city of archbishops".

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is a city in Minho, northern . One of the country's most historical cities, it's known as the "Cradle of Portugal" since it was from there the "Condado Portucalense" grew into today's Portugal.

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is one of the most beautiful Portuguese cities, in the Minho region of . The Pilgrimage of Nossa Senhora da Agonia and the amazing views of the Lima River make this city unforgettable.

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is a city in the Minho province of . It is on the Portuguese Way path of the Camino de Santiago. In 2017, was added the UNESCO Creative Cities Network for its crafts and folk art.

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is a town in 's Minho region on the Portuguese Coastal Way trail of the Camino de Santiago. The town has 9,800 inhabitants.

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, also known as Famalicão, is a Portuguese town in the and the sub-region of Vale do Ave. The population of Vila Nova was created in 1205 with the charter given by the King Sancho I.

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is a town on the banks of the River Lima, in Minho, in Viana do Castelo district. It is the oldest village in Portugal. This village and its iconic bridge are located in the heart of the Vinho Verde region, which, together with its lively festivals and popular festivals, has made it famous throughout the country.

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, also known as do Minho, is a town and municipality in 's Minho region. The town itself has 6,500 inhabitants. lies on the Portuguese Way of St.

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is a national park in and is the only national park in Portugal, covering an area of 695.93 km2.

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is a town facing the estuary of Minho and close to the Atlantic Ocean in . The town is on the coastal section of the Portuguese Way. It is a popular place for second homes and as a summer resort.

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is a town and municipality in 's Minho region. Arcos is on the border with , , and the municipality serves as a gateway to , with several of its civil parishes falling within the park's boundaries.

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is a town in 's Minho region on the Portuguese Coastal Way trail of the Camino de Santiago. The town has 4,200 inhabitants.

is a town in 's Minho region on the Portuguese Coastal Way trail of the Camino de Santiago.

is a town in 's Minho region on the Portuguese Coastal Way trail of the Camino de Santiago. The town lies at the Cávado River and has 3,100 inhabitants.

Minho

Latitude of center
41.736° or 41° 44′ 10″ north
Longitude of center
-8.3461° or 8° 20′ 46″ west
Population
1,090,000
Elevation
378 metres (1,240 feet)
Open­Street­Map ID
node 13057216189
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­region
Geo­Names ID
2737656
Wiki­data ID
Q512317
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In Other Languages

From Breton to Ukrainian—“Minho” goes by many names.
  • Breton: “Minho”
  • Breton: “Proviñs Minho”
  • Catalan: “Minho”
  • Catalan: “Província de Minho”
  • Chinese: “米尼奥省”
  • Chinese: “米尼奧省”
  • Croatian: “Minho”
  • Croatian: “Proviñs Minho”
  • Dutch: “Minho”
  • Finnish: “Minho (maakunta)”
  • Finnish: “Minho”
  • French: “Minho”
  • Galician: “Miño”
  • Galician: “Provincia de Miño”
  • Georgian: “მინიუ”
  • German: “Minho”
  • Hindi: “मिन्हो प्रांत”
  • Hindi: “मिन्हो”
  • Hungarian: “Minho”
  • Italian: “Minho”
  • Japanese: “ミーニュ”
  • Japanese: “ミーニョ県”
  • Latvian: “Miņu”
  • Occitan (post 1500): “Minho”
  • Ossetian: “Минью”
  • Polish: “Minho (kraina)”
  • Polish: “Minho”
  • Portuguese: “Minho”
  • Portuguese: “Província do Minho”
  • Russian: “Минью”
  • Slovenian: “Minho”
  • Spanish: “Minho”
  • Spanish: “Miño”
  • Swedish: “Minho”
  • Ukrainian: “Мінью”
  • Ukrainian: “Міню”

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