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Miranda do Corvo ((:miˈɾɐ̃dɐ ðu ˈkoɾvu)) is a town and a municipality in Coimbra District, Portugal. The population in 2011 was 13,098,〔(Instituto Nacional de Estatística )〕 in an area of 126.38 km².〔(Direção-Geral do Território )〕 Miranda do Corvo literally means "View over the Corvo River." The town has a beautiful church situated on a hill overlooking the area. A large "Rio de Janeiro"-type statue of Jesus also looks out over the town. There is a weekly market selling fresh local produce, and another market on the first Sunday of each month where mainly used items are sold. Miranda do Corvo is approximately 30 minutes by bus from the city of Coimbra. Nearby, at Tabuas, is an ancient pilgrimage site called Senhora da Piedade. Young children were said to have seen visions of Our Lady of Mercy whilst walking in the hills. Ever since, a church has stood upon that spot. The spot offers spectacular views of the entire valley. ==Parishes== Administratively, the municipality is divided into 4 civil parishes (''freguesias''): * Lamas * Miranda do Corvo * Semide e Rio Vide * Vila Nova 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Miranda do Corvo」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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