Explore the most ancient university in Portugal. Discover the Joanine Library, one of the most beautiful university libraries in the world, and many other treasures of the University of Coimbra like Pátio das Escolas or Sala dos Capelos. It was in this place, located on a hill with a majestic view overlooking the Mondego river, that for many centuries all of the Portuguese academic elite was shaped – only to, in turn, shape the country. Find out about the role of the university in the history of Portugal and the unique traditions of one of the oldest universities in Europe: from the introspective Coimbra Fado to the vibrant Queima das Fitas and much, much more.
Learn about the old, fortress-like, Sé Velha (Cathedral) and stroll through the streets of ancient Coimbra. Discover the Jewish past of the city, and visit the Church of Santa Cruz, once the main church of, arguably, the most important religious center of the country during the Middle Ages. Today it is still the resting place of the founder of Portugal: Afonso Henriques.
Come discover the an integral part of soul of Portugal in this tour.
In front of Porta Férrea
