Coimbra Travel Guide

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Pro

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 Very informal city. Lot's of young people, parties and beer. 


Con

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 The non-existing empty parking-places 


In a nutshell

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 A proud atmospheric old city rich in history and traditions. 

 

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Things to Do  

Mosteiro de Santa Cruz. The Cloisters II.

Mosteiro de Santa Cruz. The Cloisters II., Coimbra

 Oleg_D. Says:  The monastery was founded in 1131 under the patronage of Dom Afonso Henriques the first King of Portugal and actual Father of nation. He granted that monastery to the order of Augustinian Canons. Among famous scholars of the monastery school was Saint Anthony of Lisbon... 

Mosteiro de Santa Cruz. The Cloisters.

Mosteiro de Santa Cruz. The Cloisters., Coimbra

 Oleg_D. Says:  The monastery was founded in 1131 under the patronage of Dom Afonso Henriques the first King of Portugal and actual Father of nation. He granted that monastery to the order of Augustinian Canons. Among famous scholars of the monastery school was Saint Anthony of Lisbon... 

Mosteiro de Santa Cruz. Sacristy

Mosteiro de Santa Cruz. Sacristy, Coimbra

 Oleg_D. Says:  The monastery was founded in 1131 under the patronage of Dom Afonso Henriques the first King of Portugal and actual Father of nation. He granted that monastery to the order of Augustinian Canons. Among famous scholars of the monastery school was Saint Anthony of Lisbon... 

Mosteiro de Santa Cruz. The Pulpit.

Mosteiro de Santa Cruz. The Pulpit., Coimbra

 Oleg_D. Says:  The monastery was founded in 1131 under the patronage of Dom Afonso Henriques the first King of Portugal and actual Father of nation. He granted that monastery to the order of Augustinian Canons. Among famous scholars of the monastery school was Saint Anthony of Lisbon... 

Mosteiro de Santa Cruz. Chapels.

Mosteiro de Santa Cruz. Chapels., Coimbra

 Oleg_D. Says:  The monastery was founded in 1131 under the patronage of Dom Afonso Henriques the first King of Portugal and actual Father of nation. He granted that monastery to the order of Augustinian Canons. Among famous scholars of the monastery school was Saint Anthony of Lisbon... 

Mosteiro de Santa Cruz. National Pantheon.

Mosteiro de Santa Cruz. National Pantheon., Coimbra

 Oleg_D. Says:  The monastery was founded in 1131 under the patronage of Dom Afonso Henriques the first King of Portugal and actual Father of nation. He granted that monastery to the order of Augustinian Canons. Among famous scholars of the monastery school was Saint Anthony of Lisbon... 

Mosteiro de Santa Cruz. Interiors.

Mosteiro de Santa Cruz. Interiors., Coimbra

 Oleg_D. Says:  The monastery was founded in 1131 under the patronage of Dom Afonso Henriques the first King of Portugal and actual Father of nation. He granted that monastery to the order of Augustinian Canons. Among famous scholars of the monastery school was Saint Anthony of Lisbon... 

Mosteiro de Santa Cruz. Sacristy III.

Mosteiro de Santa Cruz. Sacristy III., Coimbra

 Oleg_D. Says:  The monastery was founded in 1131 under the patronage of Dom Afonso Henriques the first King of Portugal and actual Father of nation. He granted that monastery to the order of Augustinian Canons. Among famous scholars of the monastery school was Saint Anthony of Lisbon... 

Mosteiro de Santa Cruz. Sacristy II.

Mosteiro de Santa Cruz. Sacristy II., Coimbra

 Oleg_D. Says:  The monastery was founded in 1131 under the patronage of Dom Afonso Henriques the first King of Portugal and actual Father of nation. He granted that monastery to the order of Augustinian Canons. Among famous scholars of the monastery school was Saint Anthony of Lisbon... 

Mosteiro de Santa Cruz

Mosteiro de Santa Cruz, Coimbra

 Oleg_D. Says:  The monastery was founded in 1131 under the patronage of Dom Afonso Henriques the first King of Portugal and actual Father of nation. He granted that monastery to the order of Augustinian Canons. Among famous scholars of the monastery school was Saint Anthony of Lisbon... 

Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Velha

Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Velha, Coimbra

 Oleg_D. Says:  This female convent was founded in 1283 by the Abbess Dona Mor Dias and given to Clarisse nuns shortly afterwards. Dona Isabel of Aragon also known as the Queen St. Isabel took great interest in that convent and built a new church in Gothic style here. That monastery became... 

Old Cathedral (Sé Velha) of Coimbra, Nothern Nave

Old Cathedral (Sé Velha) of Coimbra, Nothern Nave, Coimbra

 Oleg_D. Says:  In the North nave of Cathedral you can see altar of XVI century. Unfortunately that altar is not in the ideal condition. Non commercial photo without flash light and tripod is allowed.Open:Daily: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., except Fri. 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.Note: Visits limited during... 

Old Cathedral (Sé Velha) of Coimbra, Perspectives.

Old Cathedral (Sé Velha) of Coimbra, Perspectives., Coimbra

 Oleg_D. Says:  Why SE? Because that acronym derives from Latin “Sedes Episcopalis” which means Episcopal Residence. The Old cathedral was founded by the first King of Portugal Afonso Henriques in second half of the 12th century and was consecrated in 1184. Its exterior designed by the... 

Hotels  

Vila Gale Coimbra Hotel

 1 Review and 66 Opinions  Vila Galé is a Portuguese chain operating both in Portugal and Brazil. They inaugurated their hotel... 

Hotel Quinta Des Lagrimas

 2 Reviews and 176 Opinions  A luxury hotel, a member of the relais & chateaux hotels (www.relaischateaux.com). It has also a... 

Nightlife  

Fado ao Centro: Emocionante

Fado ao Centro: Emocionante, Coimbra

 MichelleZ Says:  Estar tão perto dos artistas, num ambiente aconchegante, ouvindo canções tão lindas, fui muito emocionante. O espetáculo e os artistas de qualidade e, para fechar, um brinde com um bom vinho do porto. Recomendo esta oportunidade de conhecer um pouco da cultura deste país. 

A Capella: Coimbra Fado

A Capella: Coimbra Fado, Coimbra

 solopes Says:  Located in a transformed XIV century chapel, the bar "A Capella" features live music, being the most regular place to listen to Coimbra Fado. Sometimes other things happen there. Be prepared for a young and lively place, and if you're lucky enough to get some fado, try to... 

Transportation  

Bus from Coimbra to Batalha

Bus from Coimbra to Batalha, Coimbra

 Avieira67 Says:  Express bus from Coimbra to Batalha is expensive, about €13.0 (one way). If you travel to Leira by express bus it costs €9.0. From there to Batalha, you can go by a local bus for €2.05. 

Train from Coimbra to Figueira da Foz

Train from Coimbra to Figueira da Foz, Coimbra

 Avieira67 Says:  The best comfortable way to travel from Coimbra to Figueira da Foz is by train. The trip takes about 1hThe ticket costs €2.6.Regional and Interregional Services Coimbra - Figueira da Foz - Coimbra 

Shopping  

Forum Coimbra: A bigger mall

Forum Coimbra: A bigger mall, Coimbra

 solopes Says:  Located in he left side of the river, facing the city, this new mall is, as expected, bigger than its predecessors. What may we expect inside? The usual - same stuff, same shops, same brands, confirming that commerce is nowadays a sort of card game - they just shuffle and... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Sa da Bandeira avenue

Sa da Bandeira avenue, Coimbra

 solopes Says:  This avenue connecting the commercial "baixa" with the academic "alta" has no significant detail (well... Avenue Cinema is a classical...), but, maybe because of its importance in moving around, has been embellished with some modern tiles. Nice, but... pastiche. Don't read... 

City Hall

City Hall, Coimbra

 solopes Says:  Left of Santa Cruz church, City Hall has a very controversial history. Formerly installed in a part of Santa Cruz convent, it was not functional, and suffered several transformations, always discussed until the recent version, dating from the 19th century, with a few... 

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