Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #2 in Coimbra, Portugal

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Number of sights 7 sights
Distance 5 km
Ascend 239 m
Descend 216 m

Experience Coimbra in Portugal in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in CoimbraIndividual Sights in Coimbra

Sight 1: Portugal dos Pequenitos

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Portugal dos Pequenitos

The Portugal dos Pequenitos is a miniature park in the civil parish of Santa Clara e Castelo Viegas, in the municipality of Coimbra, in the Portuguese district of Coimbra. The park consists of diminutive versions of Portuguese houses and monuments, and has pavilions dedicated to the former Portuguese colonies.

Wikipedia: Portugal dos Pequenitos (EN)

415 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 2: Mosteiro de Santa Clara-a-Velha

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The ruins of the Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Velha are located in the city of Coimbra, in Portugal. The monastery was built in the 14th century on the left bank of the Mondego River, but had to be abandoned in the 17th century due to frequent floods. The well-preserved Gothic ruins of the monastery were excavated in the late 20th century, more than 300 years after being abandoned by the nuns.

Wikipedia: Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Velha (EN), Website

1410 meters / 17 minutes

Sight 3: Porta Férrea, Paço das Escolas (Alta)

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It is called the University of Coimbra - Alta e Sofia, the historical-cultural complex classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013, housing 4 parishes of the Historic Center of Coimbra located in the city of Coimbra, in Portugal. The University of Coimbra is one of the oldest universities still in operation in the world and the oldest in Portugal and the Portuguese-speaking countries and regions.

Wikipedia: Universidade de Coimbra - Alta e Sofia (PT)

460 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 4: Aqueduto de São Sebastião

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The São Sebastião Aqueduct, popularly known as the Arches of the Garden, is located on the Martim de Freitas sidewalk, in front of the Botanical Garden of the University of Coimbra, in the parish of Sé Nova, city and municipality of Coimbra, in the district of Coimbra, Portugal.

Wikipedia: Aqueduto de São Sebastião (PT), Heritage Website Sipa, Heritage Website

548 meters / 7 minutes

Sight 5: Parque de Santa Cruz

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Parque de Santa Cruz

The Santa Cruz Park, popularly known as Jardim da Sereia, is located in the parishes of Sé Nova, Santa Cruz, Almedina and São Bartolomeu, in the city, municipality and district of Coimbra, in Portugal.

Wikipedia: Parque de Santa Cruz (PT)

893 meters / 11 minutes

Sight 6: Penedo da Saudade

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Penedo da Saudade

Penedo da Saudade, previously known as Pedra dos Ventos is a historical public garden in Coimbra, Portugal. The garden has partial views of Coimbra skyline and the Coimbra City Stadium. A long winding walkway leads down the hill through a wooded area, from the main section of the garden all the way down to Infanta Dona Maria street.

Wikipedia: Penedo da Saudade (EN)

1242 meters / 15 minutes

Sight 7: Botanical Garden of the University of Coimbra

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The Botanical Garden of the University of Coimbra is a botanical garden with an area of 13.5 hectares, located in Coimbra, Portugal.

Wikipedia: Jardim Botânico de Coimbra (PT), Url

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