Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #3 in Coimbra, Portugal

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Tour Facts

Number of sights 6 sights
Distance 2.3 km
Ascend 116 m
Descend 80 m

Experience Coimbra in Portugal in a whole new way with our free 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: Biblioteca Joanina

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The Biblioteca Joanina, sometimes known in English as the Joanine Library, is a Baroque library in Coimbra, Portugal, located at the heart of the University of Coimbra. The Biblioteca Joanina is regularly considered one of the most beautiful libraries in the world.

Wikipedia: Biblioteca Joanina (EN)

88 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 2: Capela de São Miguel

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São Miguel Chapel or Saint Michael's Chapel is a chapel of the University of Coimbra in Coimbra, Portugal, which was founded in 1290. In architectural style, it is Manueline or Portuguese late Gothic.

Wikipedia: Chapel of São Miguel (EN)

357 meters / 4 minutes

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

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It is called the University of Coimbra - Alta and 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, 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)

463 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 4: Aqueduto de São Sebastião

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The São Sebastião Aqueduct, popularly known as the Arcos do Jardim, 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, in Portugal.

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

547 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 parish 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)

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