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sights in Coimbra : the essentials
Universities in Coimbra
University of Coimbra
(26)
When you go to buy the entry ticket, the 10 euros seem expensive. However, once you start to visit the different rooms, you soon r
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Churches in Coimbra
Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Velha
(16)
This Gothic church was built by Isabel of Aragon, Queen Santa Isabel, in 1283. The place where the monastery was built was a bad c
Cathedrals in Coimbra
Old Cathedral of Coimbra
(13)
The Cathedral, or "Sé Velha," in Coimbra is one of Portugal's greatest Romanesque buildings. It was started in 1162 by Bishop Migu
Historical Monuments in Coimbra
Monastery of Santa Cruz
(12)
Located in the lively May 8th Square, the Santa Cruz Monastery was founded in 1131 by the canons of the St. Augustine order. Today
Historical Monuments in Coimbra
Porta da Barbaca
(13)
This is the main gate in the medieval wall. The oldest part of the door dates back to the 9th century, and was originally made up
Cathedrals in Coimbra
New Cathedral of Coimbra
(11)
While visiting the University of Coimbra, I found the Se Nova Cathedral. The Jesuits, who had settled in the city in 1541, origina
Archaeological Sites in Coimbra
Conimbriga Archaeological Site
(13)
If you go to [poi = 696271] Coimbra, Portugal [/ poi] don't miss the Roman ruins of Conimbriga. They're only a 30 minute bus ride
Historical Monuments in Coimbra
The Clock Tower
(6)
University Tower (or Clock Tower) is Baroque and is in one of the two corners of the courtyard of the Old University (Largo da Por
Statues in Coimbra
Statue of Joao III
(2)
In the middle of the Court of Schools and dedicated to Joao III, King of Portugal who, in 1537, moved definitively to Coimbra Univ
Churches in Coimbra
Igreja de Santiago
(5)
Romanesque construction (late twelfth century), the main facade has a geometric decorative scheme of the Old Cathedral and the sid
Historical Monuments in Coimbra
Sé Velha Square
(4)
In Sé Velha Square is the Old Cathedral (or Sé Velha) and when we were in the square there were many people selling antiques/trink
Churches in Coimbra
Chapel of Sao Miguel
(4)
The Chapel of Sao Miguel is the church of the Old University of Coimbra, Portugal. It was built in 1517 in the courtyard of the Un
Historical Monuments in Coimbra
Seminario Maior da Sagrada Familia
(2)
Although I don't know the exact address, this Major Seminary is just meters from the Botanical Garden and was constructed during t
Statues in Coimbra
Avelar Brotero Monument
The monument to the Portuguese man Avelar Brotero is at the entrance of the Botanical Garden of the University of Coimbra, Brotero
Statues in Coimbra
Monument
This great monument to "Christ" is visible even on the outskirts of Vila Nova de Poiares, a few kilometers from Coimbra. The monum
Churches in Coimbra
Capela do Castelo/Chapel of the Castle
At the top of a small hill that serves as a excellent viewpoint, lies this shrine of Our Lady of the Assumption built in the sixte
Churches in Coimbra
Church of Mercy
The church is in a large square in Gois and its longitudinal plane is composed of a single nave and semicircular choir chapel. The
Statues in Coimbra
Monument to Luis de Camoes
(5)
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Activities in Coimbra
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