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Vila Real (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈvilɐ ʁiˈal] ⓘ) is the capital and largest city of the Vila Real District, in the North region, Portugal. It is also the seat of the Douro intermunicipal community and of the Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro historical province.
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The city of Vila Real in northern Portugal, with a population of 49,000, was founded in 1289 by King Dinis, the country’s leader at the time. During the Middle Ages the city hosted more members of royalty than any other city, except for Lisbon, which earned it the name “Royal City,” translated to Vila Real in Portuguese.
Vila Real is the capital and largest city of the Vila Real District, in the North region, Portugal. It is also the seat of the Douro intermunicipal community and of the Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro historical province.
Vila Real stands upon the rocky hills in the confluence of the Corgo and Cabril rivers, in the region of Trás-os-Montes, in northern Portugal. This town is worth noting for its charming historical city centre, spattered with picturesque old churches.
Perching on top of a headland, Vila Real preserves stately houses adorned with coats of arms, Manueline windows and traditional wrought iron balconies. It is an old city, located on the confluence of the Rivers Corgo and Cabril, framed by the Alvão and Marão Mountains to the west, and the Serra de Montemuro to the south.
1 Αυγ 2024 · Visit Vila Real, a lovely old town located between the Douro Valley and Trás-os-Montes regions in the heart of northern Portugal.
