Coimbra - Full day
Historical beauty in a medieval town
What to Expect
Come and discover the beauties and hidden places, immense stories of lovers, betrayals and the importance of the city in the Portuguese expansion beyond the sea. Coimbra's initial name Aeminium (Emion) is an ancient Roman town that was populated by the surviving people of the attack on their original land Conimbriga. It is located nearby the Mondego River. It still preserves a medieval city and the famous University for its beauty and history. The Baroque Joanina library and the bell tower of the 18th century are some of the attractions. In this medieval city there's also the Romanesque cathedral of the 12th century, the Old Cathedral of Coimbra and the ancient streets of different architectures influenced by the different religions that lived in full harmony.
Highlights
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1. Botanic garden
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Historical center
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2. Coimbra University
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3. National Museum Machado Castro
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4. Old Cathedral and Cloisters
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5. Walk to the Gate of Almedina
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6. Statuary
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7. Convent of Santa Cruz
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8. Sofia Street & Religious Colleges
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9. Republic square & garden of Santa Cruz Convent
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10.Panoramic view of Quinta das Lágrimas
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11. Santa Clara a Nova
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