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Academic Museum

In 1987 the Academic Museum was inaugurated in the former College of...

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Almedina Arch and Tower

The Arco de Almedina is the gateway to the old city and...

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Botanical Gardens

Created in 1772 by the Marquês de Pombal, the Botanical Gardens of...

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Joanina Library

The library was built in the early 18th century and named after...

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Kayaking on the Mondego River

If you have a sense of adventure, consider a kayak trip on...

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Lorvão Monastery

Lorvão Monastery is one of the oldest in Europe and is located...

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Machado de Castro Museum

The Machado de Castro National Museum is named after the 18th century...

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Manga Garden

This well proportioned and most unusual garden is to the east of...

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New Cathedral

Founded by the Jesuits in 1598, ‘new’ is a relative term. The...

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New Convent of Santa Clara

Construction of the new Convent of St Clara started in 1649. The...

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Old Cathedral

The 12th century old cathedral was built in the reign of Portugal’s...

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Old Convent of Santa Clara

The early 13th century Old Santa Clara Convent suffered continuously from floods...

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Old University of Coimbra

The University of Coimbra was founded in 1290. It is the third...

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Penacova

The attractive village of Penacova is about 27 km northeast of Coimbra,...

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Portugal dos Pequenitos

Established in 1940, and the work of architect Cassiano Branco, this theme...

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Quinta das Lágrimas

The Osório Cabral de Castro family acquired this site in 1730. The...

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Quinta das Lágrimas Golf Academy

The Quinta das Lágrimas Golf Academy organises programmes for both beginners and...

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Sala Grande dos Actos

The Ceremonial Hall of the University (Sala Grande dos Actos) is also...

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Santa Cruz Church

The Augustine monastery, founded on this site in 1131, was the most...

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Santa Cruz Park

Just off the Praça da Republica is the peaceful and romantic Santa...

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Santiago Church

The restored façade of the 12th century church of Santiago overlooks the...

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Science Museum

In 2006/2007 the previously separate museums of the University of Coimbra were...

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Senhor da Serra Sanctuary

Located approximately 16 km southeast of Coimbra, the Santo Cristo Sanctuary of...

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St Michael’s Chapel

Work on this delightful chapel started in 1517 to the design of...

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São Pedro College

The São Pedro College is situated next to the Porta Férrea, with...

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São Salvador Church

When, in 1175, Estevão Martins ordered São Salvador Church to be rebuilt,...

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São Sebastião Aqueduct

This aqueduct is about 1 km long with 21 arches and was...

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University Tower

A landmark of Coimbra, which can be seen from all over the...

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Walking Tour- Lower Town

Starting at the Largo da Portagem by the Ponte de Santa Clara,...

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Walking Tour-Upper Town

Just off the Rua Ferreira Borges the restored 12th century Arco de...

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