Costa de Prata: Places
Termas de São Jorge
Set on a valley bathed by the river Uíma, an affluent of the River Douro, framed by hills with a luxurious vegetation and boasting of a mild climate w ... more »
Torre da Universidade
The city's ex-libris, it is known among the students as cabra (she-goat). It is a Baroque construction, from the school of the Italian architect Ludov ... more »
Torre de Anto
It was part of the city´s fortified walls, but stopped being used for military purposes in the 15th century and was adapted to receive lodgers. Antóni ... more »
Universidade de Coimbra
Built on the site where the castle had stood and installed in the Royal Palace, the University of Coimbra, one of the oldest of Europe, is formed by a ... more »
Universidade de Coimbra (II)
With a history dating back to the century following the founding of the Portuguese State itself (the papal recognition of Portugal dates from 1179 and ... more »
Universidade de Coimbra: Biblioteca Joanina
The Baroque library of the University of Coimbra, built in the 18th century during the reign of John V (and named after him), exhibits the national co ... more »
Universidade de Coimbra: Sala das Armas, Sala Amarela e Sala Azul
The Weapons Room was part of the royal wing of the old palace. It houses the panoply of arms (halberds) of the Royal Academic Guard, which are still w ... more »
Universidade de Coimbra: Sala dos Capelos
The Large Room of Acts is the most important room of the University of Coimbra. It is also known as Sala dos Capelos (literally, cowls room), as it is ... more »