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On Largo Dom João III, at the center of the town, is the excellent Museu da Terra de Miranda, displaying a selection of traditional Mirandês costumes, ancient ritualistic figures, furniture, and folklore objects.
The center of the capital is a kaleidoscope of golden rooftops, multicolored costumes, steep temple steps layered with wares like market shelves, country women hawking produce spread on the streets, sari-draped matrons placing flower petals on altars to grimacing gods, the sudden eruption of a band of musicians or a herd of goats across your path, the scent of marigold garlands and of dumplings fried in oil, the constant jangling of bicycle bells and rickshaw horns.
The castle contains an interesting but disappointingly modern museum displaying armor, weapons, costumes, and historical documents.
Just as with actual costumes, the deep thought and careful work are undiscernible and no part of the appeal; everything must look easily conjured up and as easily swept away.
You may wish to pay a visit to the charming Museu Etnográfico do Trajo Algárvio (Museum of Algarvian Costumes), where exhibits of local dress are well staged in a large, old house 90 m (100 yds) or so off the main square.