Coimbra City Centre Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Coimbra University
Enjoy the views from the bell tower and visit the Baroque library in the former prison on the campus of one of Europe’s oldest universities.
Old Cathedral of Coimbra
One of the main attractions of Coimbra’s central historic area, this fascinating preserved cathedral has a fortress design and Arabic touches.
Biblioteca Joanina
Go on a guided tour of a library containing countless tomes, Baroque architecture and an intriguing history entwined with a prison.
Santa Cruz Church
Examine the range of Manueline and Romanesque architecture and inspect the artworks in the final resting place of two kings.
Jardim da Manga
This small garden centers on an old fountain, believed to be one of the earliest examples of Renaissance architecture in Portugal.
New Cathedral of Coimbra
Find out about the history of Sé Nova when you take a trip to New Cathedral of Coimbra. Wander the riverfront and picturesque gardens in the area.
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Other neighbourhoods around Coimbra City Centre
Casal dos Balaus
Casal dos Balaus might not have many top sights, but Conímbriga Ruins and PO.RO.S - Portugal Roman Museum in Sicó are two attractions nearby that you can check out.