Coimbra Trip Overview
Coimbra has more charm when it’s time to say goodbye”!
While Coimbra has only been classified as World Heritage in 2013, when both its monuments as well as traditions have been recognized by UNESCO (a specialized agency of the UN for Education, Science and Culture), it’s safe to say that this city – also known as the “City of Knowledge” – holds unexpected surprises at each corner either by the unique beauty of its historical buildings or even the singular aura lend by a student life filled with centuries of tradition!
During this walking tour through the Historic Center we will discover the different reasons that allowed for such classification, going from the Downtown to the Uptown while we unveil its importance in the History of Portugal and the material and immaterial values within the classified perimeter. This visit, conducted by a resident of Coimbra and former student of the oldest institution in the Country – the University – will make you fall in love for this city!
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* Duration: 2 hours
* Starts: Coimbra, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
Coimbra has more charm when it’s time to say goodbye”!
While Coimbra has only been classified as World Heritage in 2013, when both its monuments as well as traditions have been recognized by UNESCO (a specialized agency of the UN for Education, Science and Culture), it’s safe to say that this city – also known as the “City of Knowledge” – holds unexpected surprises at each corner either by the unique beauty of its historical buildings or even the singular aura lend by a student life filled with centuries of tradition!
During this walking tour through the Historic Center we will discover the different reasons that allowed for such classification, going from the Downtown to the Uptown while we unveil its importance in the History of Portugal and the material and immaterial values within the classified perimeter. This visit, conducted by a resident of Coimbra and former student of the oldest institution in the Country – the University – will make you fall in love for this city!
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Largo da Portagem, Avenida Emidio Navarro, Coimbra 3000-150 Portugal
Meeting Point where we will introduce you to the History of Coimbra and it’s importance
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Associação Casa Medieval – Coimbra Welcome Center, Adro de Cima 6, 3000-421 Coimbra, Portugal
The Oldest Private House of the Town!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Praca do Comercio, Coimbra Portugal
The Commerce Square and its Churches and beautiful buildings
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Igreja de Santa Cruz, Praça 8 de Maio, 3001-300 Coimbra, Portugal
Burial place of the 2 first Kings of Portugal
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Torre de Almedina, Arco de Almedina 15 Pátio do Castilho, Coimbra 3004-509 Portugal
Old Entrance to the Medieval Town
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: University of Coimbra, Paco das Escolas, Coimbra 3000-370 Portugal
The University Campus and all it’s main buildings classified as World Heritage by UNESCO in 2012!
Duration: 1 hour
