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Coimbra


The landmark 'new' cathedral, started by the Jesuits in 1598 and completed a century later, dominates the square of the same name high in the old town. Its two-tier white facade gives onto a cavernous interior adorned with gilt side panels and an ornate baroque altarpiece. It also features a gallery of reliquaries featuring bones and worse from minor saints and bishops, including St Francis Xavier and St Luke (so it's claimed!). Climb to the platform for uplifting city views.


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Nearby Coimbra attractions

1. Museu Nacional de Machado de Castro

0.05 MILES

This great museum is a highlight of central Portugal. Housed in a 12th-century bishop's palace, it stands over the city's ancient Roman forum, remains of鈥

2. Museu da Ci锚ncia

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Coimbra's science museum is wonderful, with everything from kid-friendly interactive machines to early scientific instruments, fossils and skeletons. The鈥

3. Porta F茅rrea

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The university's main entrance is the Iron Gate, a 17th-century confection designed by architect Ant贸nio Tavares in 1634 on the orders of Rector D 脕lvaro鈥

4. Pa莽o das Escolas

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Housed in a former royal palace, this is the historic heart of the university, where traditional academic ceremonies are still held. The main ceremonial鈥

5. S茅 Velha

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Coimbra's 12th-century cathedral is one of Portugal's finest examples of Romanesque architecture. The main portal and facade are particularly striking,鈥

6. Torre da Universidade

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Another of the university's signature landmarks, this 18th-century tower 鈥 and its clock and bells 鈥 regulates academic life. Built between 1728 and 1733,鈥

7. Universidade de Coimbra

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Coimbra's Unesco-listed university, one of the world's oldest, was originally founded in Lisbon in 1290. It was subsequently relocated several times鈥

8. Capela de S茫o Miguel

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Part of the main university complex, this ornate 16th-century chapel has a brightly painted ceiling, lavish tilework, Manueline features and a gilded 18th鈥