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Beira Alta

province, Portugal
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Beira Alta was a historical province in north-central Portugal, part of the larger historical region of Beira. This region extended from the Douro River in the north to the upper Tagus River in the southeast, and from the Spanish border to the Atlantic Ocean. After being reconquered from the Moors, it was divided into districts in 1835. In 1936, Beira was reorganized into three provinces: Beira Litoral, Beira Alta, and Beira Baixa. Beira Alta, with Viseu as its capital, is characterized by rugged hills and mountains, including mainland Portugal's highest point, Torre. The area is rich in historical, cultural, and natural sites.1

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