Coimbra City Centre
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
An austere Mannerist and Baroque façade makes way for an opulent gilded interior at this 400-year-old church founded by Jesuits.
Things to do
Guided tour of the University and city of Coimbra.
Coimbra: Live Fado Show with Glass of Port Wine
University of Coimbra guided tours without queue
Lousa Mountain Private Tour
Coimbra Private Walking Tour with U.C. Tickets Early Access
Coimbra Historic Center - Private visit
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Other neighborhoods around Coimbra City Centre
Casal dos Balaus
While Casal dos Balaus isn't home to many top sights, Conímbriga Ruins and PO.RO.S - Portugal Roman Museum in Sicó are some notable places to visit nearby.
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- Coimbra University
- Old Cathedral of Coimbra
- Biblioteca Joanina
- Santa Cruz Church
- Fado ao Centro
- Jardim da Manga
- New Cathedral of Coimbra
- Museu Nacional Machado de Castro
- Arco de Almedina
- Edificio Chiado
- Palácio de Sub Ripas
- Torre de Anto
- Se Nova Catedral de Coimbra
- Núcleo da Cidade Muralhada/Torre de Almedina
- Museu da Cidade Edifício Chiado
- Almedina Tower
- Museu da Ciência
- Portugal dos Pequenitos
- Palace of Bussaco
- Conímbriga Ruins
- Praia das Rocas
- National Forest of Bussaco
- Montemor-o-Velho Castle
- Peneda River Beach
- Termas de Luso
- Biological Park of Serra da Lousa
- Mosteiro de Santa Clara-a-Velha
- Praca da Republica
- Serpin River Beach Park
- Bairrada Wine Museum
- Senhora da Piedade River Beach
- Estadio Cidade de Coimbra