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River in Portugal and Spain
The Douro (UK: /ˈdʊəroʊ, ˈdʊəruː/, US: /ˈdɔːruː, ˈdɔːroʊ/, Portuguese: [ˈdo(w)ɾu], Mirandese: [ˈdowɾʊ]; Spanish: Duero [ˈdweɾo]; Latin: Durius) is the
Douro
Asturleonese language
ethnocultural region comprising the area around the municipalities of Miranda de l Douro, Mogadouro and Bumioso. It is extinct in Mogadouro and present in Bumioso
Mirandese_language
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up douro in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. The Douro is a major river of the Iberian Peninsula. Douro may also refer to: Douro DOC, a Portuguese
Douro_(disambiguation)
Portuguese fortified wine
Porto'), or simply port, is a Portuguese fortified wine produced in the Douro Valley of northern Portugal. It is typically a sweet red wine, often served
Port_wine
Municipality in Norte, Portugal
Miranda do Douro (European Portuguese: [miˈɾɐ̃dɐ ðu ˈðo(w)ɾu] ; Mirandese: Miranda de l Douro, [miˈɾãda ð(ə) ɫ̩ ˈdowɾʊ]), officially the City of Miranda
Miranda_do_Douro
Title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom
other hereditary titles. The titles of Duke of Wellington and Marquess of Douro were bestowed upon Arthur Wellesley, 1st Marquess of Wellington, on 3 May
Duke_of_Wellington_(title)
British peer and politician (born 1945)
1945), styled Earl of Mornington between 1945 and 1972 and Marquess of Douro between 1972 and 2014, is a British peer and politician. He served as Conservative
Charles Wellesley, 9th Duke of Wellington
Charles_Wellesley,_9th_Duke_of_Wellington
Historical province of Portugal
Entre Douro e Minho (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈẽtɾɨ ˈðoɾu i ˈmiɲu]) is one of the historical provinces of Portugal which encompassed the country's northern
Entre_Douro_e_Minho
List of ships with the same or similar names
NRP Douro is the name of the following ships of the Portuguese Navy NRP Douro (1913), a Guadiana-class destroyer broken up in 1931 NRP Douro (1932), a
NRP_Douro
Portuguese wine region
Douro is a Portuguese wine region centered on the Douro River in the Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro region. It is sometimes referred to as the Alto Douro
Douro_DOC
British Army officer and statesman (1769–1852)
and "Beau Douro", referenced his noted dress sense. Spanish troops called him "The Eagle", while Portuguese troops called him "Douro Douro" after his
Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington
Arthur_Wellesley,_1st_Duke_of_Wellington
Topics referred to by the same term
Alto Douro may refer to: Alto Douro, São Tomé and Príncipe Alto Douro Wine Company Alto Douro (region), region in Portugal Douro DOC, a Portuguese wine
Alto_Douro
1809 battle of the Peninsular War
The Second Battle of Porto, also known as the Battle of the Douro or the Crossing of the Douro, took place on 12 May 1809. General Arthur Wellesley's Anglo-Portuguese
Second_Battle_of_Porto
Township in Ontario, Canada
Douro-Dummer is a township in central-eastern Ontario, Canada, in Peterborough County along the Trent-Severn Waterway. It was formed on January 1, 1998
Douro-Dummer
Portuguese railway line
The Douro line (Portuguese: Linha do Douro) is a 99-mile (160 km) railway line in northern Portugal that runs from Ermesinde to the eastern terminus at
Linha_do_Douro
City in Portugal
rating from the Globalization and World Cities Research Network. On the Douro River estuary in northern Portugal, Porto is one of the oldest European
Porto
1931 film
Douro, Faina Fluvial (Labor on the Douro River) is a 1931 Portuguese documentary short film. It was the first film directed by Manoel de Oliveira and is
Douro,_Faina_Fluvial
The Douro Wine Company (also known as the General Company of Agriculture of the Wines of the Upper Douro and in Portuguese Companhia Geral da Agricultura
Douro_Wine_Company
British model and make-up artist (b. 1974)
Jemma, Marchioness of Douro (née Kidd; born 20 September 1974), is a British make up artist, fashion model, and aristocrat. Lady Douro is the daughter of
Jemma_Kidd
British soldier and politician (1807–1884)
PC (3 February 1807 – 13 August 1884), styled Lord Douro between 1812 and 1814 and Marquess of Douro between 1814 and 1852, was a British soldier and politician
Arthur Wellesley, 2nd Duke of Wellington
Arthur_Wellesley,_2nd_Duke_of_Wellington
Province in Portugal
Douro is a former province of Portugal, established in 1832. The province encompassed parts of the earlier provinces of Beira and Entre-Douro-e-Minho
Douro_Province
Topics referred to by the same term
Rio Douro may refer to: Douro, a river in Spain and Portugal Rio Douro, a civil parish in the municipality of Cabeceiras de Basto municipality, Porttugal
Rio_Douro
Region in Portugal
is located northeast of the country in an upland area, landlocked by the Douro and Tâmega rivers to south and west and by the Spanish communities of Galicia
Trás-os-Montes
Intermunicipal community in Northern Portugal, Portugal
Intermunicipal do Douro (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈdoɾu]) is an administrative division in Portugal. It replaced the Comunidade Urbana do Douro, created in
Douro (intermunicipal community)
Douro_(intermunicipal_community)
classification of Port vineyards in the Douro is a system that grades the terroir and quality potential of vineyards in the Douro wine region to produce grapes
Douro_quinta_classification
Topics referred to by the same term
Oliveira do Douro may refer to the following places in Portugal: Oliveira do Douro (Cinfães), a parish in the Cinfães Municipality Oliveira do Douro, Vila Nova
Oliveira_do_Douro
Alentejo) Algarve Beira (Beira Alta, Beira Baixa, Beira Litoral) Entre Douro e Minho (Douro Litoral, Minho) Estremadura (Estremadura, Ribatejo) Trás-os-Montes
Provinces_of_Portugal
Civil parish in Norte, Portugal
Foz do Douro (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈfɔʒ ðu ˈðo(w)ɾu]; meaning "Mouth of the Douro") is a former civil parish in the municipality of Porto, Portugal
Foz_do_Douro
British passenger liner
RMS Douro was a British passenger liner that served from 1865 to 1882 with the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company. She was sunk in a collision in 1882. Douro
RMS_Douro
Portuguese province (1936–1976)
29547111°N 7.74626389°W / 41.29547111; -7.74626389 Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˌtɾaz uʒ ˈmõtɨz i ˈaltu ˈðoɾu]) is a historical
Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro Province
Trás-os-Montes_e_Alto_Douro_Province
Douro Litoral (European Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈdoɾu lituˈɾal]) is a historical province of Portugal. It is centered on the city of Porto, now the
Douro_Litoral_Province
Municipality in Norte, Portugal
Portugal. It is located south of the city of Porto on the other side of the Douro River. The city proper had a population of 178,255 in 2001. The municipality
Vila_Nova_de_Gaia
Country in Southwestern Europe
'port of Cale', itself the origin of Porto, while Cale was a town on the Douro. There is no consensus on the etymology of Cale. It could be an ethnonym
Portugal
Country in Southern and Western Europe
and Christian-controlled areas of the peninsula was along the Ebro and Douro valleys. Conversion to Islam proceeded at an increasing pace. The muladíes
Spain
District of Portugal
Estrela, Douro and Dão-Lafões. The main mountain ranges are the Serra da Estrela and Serra da Marofa. The main rivers are the Mondego, Côa, and Douro. Guarda
Guarda_District
Romance ethnolinguistic group from Northwestern Iberia
Municipality of Miranda do Douro (in Portuguese). Freixo, Sara (16 November 2023). "Miranda do Douro – Terra de cultura viva" [Miranda do Douro – Land of living
Mirandese_people
Portuguese seaport
Matosinhos, just north of Porto and approximately 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) from the Douro River mouth, the port handles diverse cargoes including containers, bulk
Leixões
Wine making in Portugal
of the world, the Região Demarcada do Douro was created under the orientation of Marquis of Pombal, in the Douro Valley. Portugal has two wine-producing
Portuguese_wine
British actor (born 1981)
Simon Patrick Douro Hoare (born 27 June 1981), known by the stage-name Sam Hoare, is a British actor, director and writer known for his role as rower
Sam_Hoare_(actor)
Cultural region in northeastern Portugal
northeastern Portugal, centered around the city of Miranda de l Douro (Portuguese: Miranda do Douro) on the border with Spain, home to the Mirandese people.
Terra_de_Miranda
Wine company and port wine house in Portugal
vineyards and wineries and owns several brands of Port, Madeira wine and Douro DOC wines, including some of the oldest and most well-known Port and Madeira
Symington_Family_Estates
City in Trás-os-Montes, Northern Portugal
region, Portugal. It is also the seat of the Douro intermunicipal community and of the Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro historical province. The Vila Real municipality
Vila_Real
Village in Portugal
located inside the Douro International Natural Park and less than 1 km away from the Portugal-Spain border, defined by the Douro and the Águeda rivers
Barca_d'Alva
The Douro-class destroyers consisted of five ships used by the Portuguese Navy (Marinha Portuguesa) and two used by the Colombian Navy (Armada de la República
Douro-class_destroyer
Greek baseball player (born 1980)
Dimitrios Douros (born June 3, 1980 in United States) is a former Olympic baseball player. He participated in the 2004 Summer Olympics, as a member of
Dimitrios_Douros
Municipality in Norte, Portugal
country estate; récua, a word for livestock, which may have crossed the Douro at this location; or reguengo a designation for lands that were owned by
Peso_da_Régua
Gondola lift in Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto, Portugal
Gaia, is a monocable gondola lift located in Vila Nova de Gaia, across the Douro river from the Portuguese city of Porto. The upper station is located next
Gaia_Cable_Car
British aristocrat and philanthropist
Ascot. On 3 February 1977, Antonia married Charles Wellesley, Marquess of Douro at St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge in London. Notable guests at the wedding
Princess Antonia, Duchess of Wellington
Princess_Antonia,_Duchess_of_Wellington
Municipality in Norte, Portugal
city and municipality in the Viseu District, in the Norte Region of the Douro in northern Portugal. Located on the shores of the Balsemão River, the municipality
Lamego
Variety of grape
blends used for ports, and is increasingly being used for table wine in the Douro and Dão. Touriga Nacional provides structure and body to wine, with high
Touriga_Nacional
Douro Film Harvest is the first totally decentralized international summit of cinema, that takes place in Alto Douro Wine Region,a area classified by UNESCO
Douro_Film_Harvest
Public university in Vila Real, Portugal
The University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD; Portuguese: Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro) is a public university located in the north-eastern
University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro
University_of_Trás-os-Montes_and_Alto_Douro
Portuguese sports club
Clube de Futebol Oliveira do Douro is a Portuguese sports club from Oliveira do Douro, Vila Nova de Gaia. The men's football team plays in the Elite Série
C.F._Oliveira_do_Douro
British peer (1876–1941)
known as Arthur Wellesley from 1876 to 1900, and styled as Marquess of Douro from 1900 to 1934, was a British nobleman and landowner. Wellesley was born
Arthur Wellesley, 5th Duke of Wellington
Arthur_Wellesley,_5th_Duke_of_Wellington
Roadside dynamite explosion in Ontario, Canada
On September 4, 1885 a wagon loaded with dynamite exploded at Douro, Ontario, Canada, killing two men and their horses. The blast was felt 50 miles (80 km)
1885_Dynamite_explosion
List of palaces located in Portugal
There are many palaces throughout Portugal. The list is incomplete. Ducal Palace of Vila Viçosa Palace of the Dukes of Cadaval (Évora) Paço de Sobre-Ribas
List_of_palaces_in_Portugal
Municipality in Norte, Portugal
Carlão) or São Tiago (de Vila Chã). But, its southern border along the Douro made the region susceptible to Spanish and Moorish conflict. But, with the
Alijó
Lighthouse in Portugal
the right bank of the Douro River, at the point where the river meets the ocean. It is situated in the parish of Foz do Douro, in the Porto municipality
Felgueiras_Lighthouse
located opposite Porto on the South bank of Douro river. The cities connect through several bridges over Douro river. Vila Nova de Gaia is home to several
Tourism_in_Vila_Nova_de_Gaia
Monastery in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
monastery located in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal, on the opposite side of the Douro River from Porto. The monastery is situated on an outcrop overlooking the
Monastery_of_Serra_do_Pilar
Medieval castle in Miranda do Douro, Coimbra, Portugal
The Castle of Miranda do Douro (Portuguese: Castelo de Miranda do Douro, Mirandese: Castielho de Miranda de l Douro) is a Portuguese medieval castle in
Castle_of_Miranda_do_Douro
British peer and army officer (1915–2014)
Duke of Wellington (2 July 1915 – 31 December 2014), styled Marquess of Douro between 1943 and 1972, was a British peer and army officer. His main residence
Valerian Wellesley, 8th Duke of Wellington
Valerian_Wellesley,_8th_Duke_of_Wellington
District of Portugal
rivers. In addition to the Douro, the rivers of the district run north to south (or northeast to southwest) within the Douro watershed. The principal rivers
Bragança_District
12th century from the Entre Douro e Minho region (which today includes modern Portuguese wine regions such as the douro and vinho verde). In 1386, Portugal
History_of_Portuguese_wine
Ancient town and port in current-day northern Portugal
century onwards. Cale was an early settlement located at the mouth of the Douro River, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean in the north of what is now Portugal
Portus_Cale
Portuguese wooden cargo boat
the Douro River. It is flat-bottomed, with a shallow draught, which was necessary to navigate the often shallow fast-flowing waters of the upper Douro prior
Rabelo_boat
Geologic formation in Nunavut
The Douro Formation is a geologic formation in Nunavut. It preserves fossils dating back to the Silurian period. Earth sciences portal Canada portal Paleontology
Douro_Formation
Entre Douro e Vouga (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˌẽtɾɨ ˌðoɾu i ˈvoɣɐ]) was a former NUTS3 Portuguese subregion. It was abolished at the January 2015 NUTS
Entre_Douro_e_Vouga
Variety of grape
Portuguese wine grape variety that is popularly grown in the Douro Region especially Douro Superior. "Castas de Portugal: Rabigato". vidarural.pt. Retrieved
Rabigato
Portuguese closed railway line
ran north from Régua (a junction station on the main Douro railway line running along the Douro Valley) to Vila Real and Chaves. The line was latterly
Corgo_line
Portuguese closed railway line
ran for nearly 106 km between Pocinho and Duas Igrejas, near Miranda do Douro. It closed in 1988. The Sabor line served a very rural part of the country
Sabor_line
1015–1016 military campaign
period, Viking raiders sailed up the Douro River and moved north, setting up camps and attacking villages between the Douro and Ave rivers. The first documented
Viking campaign in northern Portugal
Viking_campaign_in_northern_Portugal
Mistress of the Robes to Queen Victoria
1904), was a daughter of the 8th Marquess of Tweeddale. Her husband, Lord Douro, succeeded his father as duke of Wellington in 1852. She served as Mistress
Elizabeth Wellesley, Duchess of Wellington
Elizabeth_Wellesley,_Duchess_of_Wellington
a tribal confederation (they dwelt mainly between the rivers Tagus and Douro in central Portugal, Beira and Estremadura, and parts of the Spanish western
List of ancient peoples of Portugal
List_of_ancient_peoples_of_Portugal
de Vila da Castanheira, Chaves) Castle of Miranda do Douro (Miranda do Douro, Miranda do Douro) Castle of Mirandela (Mirandela, Mirandela) Castle of
List_of_castles_in_Portugal
Civil parish in Norte, Portugal
of 8.93 km2. It is located along the mouth of Douro river and the Atlantic Ocean, across from Foz do Douro, Porto. Instituto Nacional de Estatística (INE)
Canidelo,_Vila_Nova_de_Gaia
Village in northern Portugal
Municipality. The Pocinho Dam and the River Douro are nearby. Pocinho railway station is the eastern terminus of the Douro railway line, so the community developed
Pocinho
Medieval West Iberian Romance language
Atlantic Ocean and by the Douro River in the south, comprising Galicia and northern Portugal, but it was later extended south of the Douro by the Reconquista
Galician–Portuguese
Title in the peerage of Ireland
is now used as a courtesy title by the heir apparent to the Marquess of Douro, himself the heir apparent to the Duke of Wellington. As of 2015, the title
Earl_of_Mornington
Autonomous community in northern Spain
Sistema Ibérico to the East) and most of the territory is drained by the Douro River (Spanish: Duero), flowing west toward the Atlantic Ocean. Castile
Castile_and_León
Mainland Portugal
Sousa Porto Douro Litoral Porto Tâmega e Sousa Vila Real Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro Douro Alto Tâmega Ave Bragança Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro Trás-os-Montes
Continental_Portugal
Title in Dutch and Belgian nobility
Torres Vedras (Portugal), 1812 Duke of Wellington (UK) and Marquess Douro and Baron Douro (Portugal), 1814 Prince of Waterloo (Netherlands), 1815 Richard
Prince_of_Waterloo
1956 Portuguese film
by Oliveira. Oliveira considers it forms a trilogy about the Douro and Porto, with Douro, Faina Fluvial and Aniki-Bóbó In 2021, Porto-based electronic
The_Artist_and_the_City
Protected area in Portugal
The Douro International Natural Park (Portuguese: Parque Natural do Douro Internacional) is a natural park in northeast Portugal. With 868 km2 (335 sq mi)
Douro International Natural Park
Douro_International_Natural_Park
River in Portugal
of the Douro. It rises in the parish of Friande, Felgueiras, in the Porto District of northwest Portugal, and is a right tributary of the Douro, which
Sousa_River
Variety of grape
and the various Malvasia species tend to be very different. Even in the Douro DOC there is a Malvasia Fina used in Port wine production that may or may
Vital_(grape)
Botanic garden in Portugal
University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (Portuguese: Jardim Botânico da Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro) is a botanical garden established
Botanical Garden of the University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro
Botanical_Garden_of_the_University_of_Trás-os-Montes_e_Alto_Douro
Bridge in Portugal
bridge of reinforced concrete which carries six lanes of traffic over the Douro River, between Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia, in the Norte region of Portugal
Arrábida_Bridge
Municipality in Norte, Portugal
parishes and sits at an altitude of 850 metres (2,790 ft), bordered by the Douro River to the north. The landscape is marked by terraced vineyards, river
São_João_da_Pesqueira
Portuguese festival
the parish of São Nicolau) up to the seaside in Foz (parishes of Foz do Douro and Nevogilde) or in the nearby suburb of Matosinhos where they wait for
Festa_de_São_João_do_Porto
NUTS II Region in Portugal
and the Douro are the most preeminent rivers that flow to the Atlantic Ocean. Inland, the Tâmega is a major tributary which empties in the Douro river.
North_Region,_Portugal
District of Portugal
the district is located east of the port city of Porto and north of the Douro River. Vila Real has always belonged to the historical province of Trás-os-Montes
Vila_Real_District
Medieval Portuguese province
covered by Terras de Trás-os-Montes and Alto Tâmega, the southern by Douro Subregion. Trás-os-Montes (region) Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro Province v t e
Trás-os-Montes_Province
Hotel barge
barge owned and operated by Portuguese holiday company Douro Azul for luxury cruises along the Douro river, Porto, Portugal. Previously owned and operated
MV_Spirit_of_Chartwell
Camino de Santiago pilgrimage routes starting in Portugal
starting in Portugal. It begins at Porto or Lisbon. From Porto, along the Douro River, pilgrims travel north crossing the five main rivers—the Ave, Cávado
Portuguese_Way
Roman Catholic diocese in Portugal
the Co-Cathedral of Miranda do Douro. . The see was created in 1545 by Pope Paul III in the town of Miranda do Douro bordering on Spain, its territory
Diocese_of_Bragança-Miranda
British aristocrat and WWII intelligence agent
could decipher the messages. Lord Douro continued his military service, attaining the rank of brigadier, and Lady Douro lived with him in Cyprus in the
Diana Wellesley, Duchess of Wellington
Diana_Wellesley,_Duchess_of_Wellington
Civil parish in Norte, Portugal
Aldoar, Foz do Douro e Nevogilde is a civil parish in the municipality of Porto, Portugal. It was formed in 2013 by the merger of the former parishes
Aldoar, Foz do Douro e Nevogilde
Aldoar,_Foz_do_Douro_e_Nevogilde
class is often alternatively referred as the Douro class. In Portugal, a later class of destroyers, the Douro class, was used by the Portuguese Navy between
Guadiana-class_destroyer
Mountain range in Nunavut, Canada
The Douro Range is a small mountain range on northwestern Devon Island, Nunavut, Canada. It is one of the northernmost mountain ranges in the world which
Douro_Range
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Princess
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Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu
By the Grace of God
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Assamese, Bengali, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Marathi, Telugu, Traditional
Moonrise
Boy/Male
Indian
Protector, Safeguard
Male
English
Pet form of English Rudolph, RUDY means "famous wolf."
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Ruler
Female
Hungarian
Feminine form of Hungarian Ferenc, FRANCISKA means "French."
Female
English
Feminine form of English Rick, RICKENA means "powerful ruler."
Male
English
English surname transferred to forename use, OTIS means "son of Otto."
Girl/Female
Afghan, Arabic, Australian, German, Iranian, Muslim, Parsi
A Dream Come True; Premonition; Vision; Dream
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n.
See Durukuli.