{"id":15103,"date":"2021-06-22T11:59:44","date_gmt":"2021-06-22T09:59:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/?p=15103"},"modified":"2024-02-22T17:33:49","modified_gmt":"2024-02-22T16:33:49","slug":"things-to-do-in-coimbra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/portugal\/things-to-do-in-coimbra\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to do and see in Coimbra Portugal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-auto kksr-align-left kksr-valign-top\"\n    data-payload='{&quot;align&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;15103&quot;,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;valign&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;ignore&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;reference&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;count&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;legendonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;readonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;score&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;starsonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;best&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;gap&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;greet&quot;:&quot;Rate this post&quot;,&quot;legend&quot;:&quot;0\\\/5&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Things to do and see in Coimbra Portugal&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;_legend&quot;:&quot;{score}\\\/{best}&quot;,&quot;font_factor&quot;:&quot;1.25&quot;}'>\n            \n<div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\" style=\"padding-right: 4px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\" style=\"padding-right: 4px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\" style=\"padding-right: 4px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\" style=\"padding-right: 4px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\" style=\"padding-right: 4px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 0px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 4px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 4px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 4px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 4px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 4px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                \n\n<div class=\"kksr-legend\" style=\"font-size: 19.2px;\">\n            <span class=\"kksr-muted\">Rate this post<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<p>Being the ancient capital of the country in medieval times, Coimbra is one of the most historic cities you will find in Portugal. Moreover, it is characterised by its prestigious University, which <strong>houses some of the country&#8217;s most important buildings and architectural gems<\/strong>, such as the Palace of Schools, or the great Joanina Library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don&#8217;t want to miss any of the wonders that Coimbra has to offer, with Passporter App you will  have the best places in this wonderful city right at your fingertips, ordered according to the number of days you stay. So what are you waiting for?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>To organise your trip we recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en?action=modal&amp;target=register&amp;ref=blogpassporter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>using the Passporter app<\/strong><\/a>. Get inspiration from the experiences of other travellers and add the places that interest you to the route map. You can also keep all important documents in one place such as travel tickets or hotel reservations, among many other features, completely free of charge.<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Post content<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ea87209a8c0\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ea87209a8c0\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/portugal\/things-to-do-in-coimbra\/#Things-to-see-in-Coimbra\" >Things to see in Coimbra<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/portugal\/things-to-do-in-coimbra\/#Coimbra-University\" >Coimbra University<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/portugal\/things-to-do-in-coimbra\/#Royal-Palace-of-Coimbra\" >Royal Palace of Coimbra<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/portugal\/things-to-do-in-coimbra\/#Joanina-Library\" >Joanina Library<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/portugal\/things-to-do-in-coimbra\/#Visit-the-Old-Cathedral-of-Coimbra\" >Visit the Old Cathedral of Coimbra<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/portugal\/things-to-do-in-coimbra\/#Santa-Cruz-Monastery\" >Santa Cruz Monastery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/portugal\/things-to-do-in-coimbra\/#Santa-Clara-Monastery\" >Santa Clara Monastery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/portugal\/things-to-do-in-coimbra\/#New-Cathedral-of-Coimbra\" >New Cathedral of Coimbra<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/portugal\/things-to-do-in-coimbra\/#See-the-Convent-of-Christ-Coimbra\" >See the Convent of Christ Coimbra<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/portugal\/things-to-do-in-coimbra\/#National-Museum-Machado-de-Castro\" >National Museum Machado de Castro<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/portugal\/things-to-do-in-coimbra\/#Portugal-dos-Pequenitos\" >Portugal dos Pequenitos<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/portugal\/things-to-do-in-coimbra\/#Quinta-das-Lagrimas\" >Quinta das L\u00e1grimas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/portugal\/things-to-do-in-coimbra\/#Coimbra-Botanical-Garden\" >Coimbra Botanical Garden<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/portugal\/things-to-do-in-coimbra\/#Largo-da-Portagem\" >Largo da Portagem<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/portugal\/things-to-do-in-coimbra\/#Pedro-e-Ines-Bridge\" >Pedro e In\u00eas Bridge<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/portugal\/things-to-do-in-coimbra\/#Around-Coimbra\" >Around Coimbra<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/portugal\/things-to-do-in-coimbra\/#Conimbriga\" >Conimbriga<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/portugal\/things-to-do-in-coimbra\/#Bucaco-National-Forest\" >Bu\u00e7aco National Forest<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/portugal\/things-to-do-in-coimbra\/#Itinerary-for-your-trip-to-Coimbra\" >Itinerary for your trip to Coimbra<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/portugal\/things-to-do-in-coimbra\/#What-to-see-in-1-day-in-Coimbra\" >What to see in 1 day in Coimbra?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/portugal\/things-to-do-in-coimbra\/#What-to-see-in-2-days-in-Coimbra\" >What to see in 2 days in Coimbra?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/portugal\/things-to-do-in-coimbra\/#What-to-see-in-3-days-in-Coimbra\" >What to see in 3 days in Coimbra?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/portugal\/things-to-do-in-coimbra\/#How-to-plan-your-visit-to-the-best-places-in-Coimbra\" >How to plan your visit to the best places in Coimbra?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/portugal\/things-to-do-in-coimbra\/#Frequently-Asked-Questions-Trip-to-Coimbra\" >Frequently Asked Questions Trip to Coimbra<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-things-to-see-in-coimbra\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things-to-see-in-Coimbra\"><\/span>Things to see in Coimbra<span 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data-id=\"15105\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/coimbra-university-portugal.jpeg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/?attachment_id=15105\" class=\"wp-image-15105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/coimbra-university-portugal.jpeg?w=768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/coimbra-university-portugal.jpeg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/coimbra-university-portugal.jpeg?resize=600%2C800&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/coimbra-university-portugal.jpeg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/coimbra-university-portugal.jpeg?resize=150%2C200&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption\">Coimbra University &#8211; Source: @alttt<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"15104\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/portugal\/things-to-do-in-coimbra\/attachment\/university-of-coimbra\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/university-of-coimbra.jpeg?fit=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"768,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"university-of-coimbra\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/university-of-coimbra.jpeg?fit=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/university-of-coimbra.jpeg?fit=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/university-of-coimbra.jpeg?resize=768%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"things to do in coimbra portugal\" class=\"wp-image-15104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/university-of-coimbra.jpeg?w=768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/university-of-coimbra.jpeg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/university-of-coimbra.jpeg?resize=600%2C800&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/university-of-coimbra.jpeg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/university-of-coimbra.jpeg?resize=150%2C200&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption>Coimbra University &#8211; Source: @alttt<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>What is so special about the University of Coimbra? There are many things that stand out about this university, and one of them is <strong>its location at the top of the ancient capital<\/strong>, which offers <strong>incredible panoramic views<\/strong>. Another is its antiquity, being one of the first universities in Portugal, it has a history dating back to 1290.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are impressive places to discover inside the University of Coimbra, such as the Joanina Library and the famous Royal Palace, with architecture that will captivate you and an extensive variety of art-filled rooms. Finally, you can end your visit by climbing the great tower of the palace, where you will <strong>witness the most beautiful panoramic views of Coimbra<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-royal-palace-of-coimbra\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Royal-Palace-of-Coimbra\"><\/span>Royal Palace of Coimbra<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Located within the prestigious University of Coimbra, the Royal Palace of the Schools, also called  &#8220;Paco das Escolas&#8221; by the locals, is a historical site that you must see during your stay in Coimbra. Inside <strong>you will find the famous Joanina Library<\/strong>, <strong>as well as a beautiful structure and a fa\u00e7ade that enchants<\/strong> all travellers who see it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The palace courtyard is without a doubt one of the best areas you can visit, since here you can enjoy incredible views of the city and lush vegetation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-joanina-library\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Joanina-Library\"><\/span>Joanina Library<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Joanina library was built in the 18th century and stands out among the baroque and neoclassical buildings on the university campus for its perfect structure and the large number of books and study areas inside. This place is ideal for travellers who love reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en?action=modal&amp;target=register&amp;ref=blogpassporter\" style=\"background-color:#2a7057\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Create your travel itinerary for Coimbra<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-visit-the-old-cathedral-of-coimbra\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visit-the-Old-Cathedral-of-Coimbra\"><\/span>Visit the Old Cathedral of Coimbra<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With opening hours from Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pm, the Old Cathedral, also known as &#8220;S\u00e9 Velha&#8221;, is <strong>the oldest cathedral in Portugal<\/strong> and the only one to have survived the reconquest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides being enchanted by its antiquity, you will also fall in love with its fa\u00e7ade, which is known to be the best preserved Romanesque structures in Coimbra. Accompanied by numerous sculpted capitals  with an appearance reminiscent of ancient castles, inside the Old Cathedral <strong>you will be able to marvel at a beautiful Gothic cloister and other architectural features such as the Porta Especiosa<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-santa-cruz-monastery\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Santa-Cruz-Monastery\"><\/span>Santa Cruz Monastery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The monastery of Santa Cruz is a historic centre built around a hill, where you can also find the steep streets of Coimbra. Here you can enjoy a beautiful cloister, which, <strong>thanks to its quiet and peaceful surroundings, is ideal for meditation.<\/strong> In addition to the cloister, inside the Monastery of Santa Cruz you can learn about its history from its construction in 1131 to the present day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-santa-clara-monastery\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Santa-Clara-Monastery\"><\/span>Santa Clara Monastery <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This monastery <strong>stands out from the rest for its large cloister and the Mannerist-style church<\/strong> which houses the silver coffin containing the body of Queen Isabel. With fantastic views of the city, and a long history since its inauguration in 1314, the monastery of Santa Clara is one of the places you must see during your stay in Coimbra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-new-cathedral-of-coimbra\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"New-Cathedral-of-Coimbra\"><\/span>New Cathedral of Coimbra<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The fa\u00e7ade of the New Cathedral of Coimbra surprises every traveller who sees it, as it has a perfect combination of the mannerist style in the lower part of the Cathedral, more specifically in its 4 statues of Jesuit saints, and the baroque style in the upper part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Located in the former &#8220;Dos Jesuitas&#8221; college and built between 1598 and 1698, the New Cathedral of Coimbra is without a doubt one of the best places to visit during your stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-see-the-convent-of-christ-coimbra\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"See-the-Convent-of-Christ-Coimbra\"><\/span>See the Convent of Christ Coimbra<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"873\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"15109\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/portugal\/things-to-do-in-coimbra\/attachment\/convent-of-christ-coimbra\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/convent-of-christ-coimbra.jpeg?fit=873%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"873,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"convent-of-christ-coimbra\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/convent-of-christ-coimbra.jpeg?fit=256%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/convent-of-christ-coimbra.jpeg?fit=873%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/convent-of-christ-coimbra.jpeg?resize=873%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"15109\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/convent-of-christ-coimbra.jpeg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/?attachment_id=15109\" class=\"wp-image-15109\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/convent-of-christ-coimbra.jpeg?w=873&amp;ssl=1 873w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/convent-of-christ-coimbra.jpeg?resize=256%2C300&amp;ssl=1 256w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/convent-of-christ-coimbra.jpeg?resize=768%2C901&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 873px) 100vw, 873px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"15108\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/portugal\/things-to-do-in-coimbra\/attachment\/convent-of-christ\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/convent-of-christ.jpeg?fit=576%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"576,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"convent-of-christ\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/convent-of-christ.jpeg?fit=169%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/convent-of-christ.jpeg?fit=576%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/convent-of-christ.jpeg?resize=576%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"15108\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/convent-of-christ.jpeg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/?attachment_id=15108\" class=\"wp-image-15108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/convent-of-christ.jpeg?w=576&amp;ssl=1 576w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/convent-of-christ.jpeg?resize=169%2C300&amp;ssl=1 169w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption\">Convent of Christ &#8211; Source: @raquel.ys<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Convent of Christ is an ancient medieval castle renowned for its size and history. Upon entering, you will feel like you are in a medieval film, as its decorations and internal structures are still preserved and are part of a large and elaborate museum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides learning about medieval history, <strong>the Convent of Christ will give you the best panoramic view of Coimbra, <\/strong>so what are you waiting for?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en?action=modal&amp;target=register&amp;ref=blogpassporter\" style=\"background-color:#2a7057\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Create your travel itinerary for Coimbra<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-national-museum-machado-de-castro\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National-Museum-Machado-de-Castro\"><\/span>National Museum Machado de Castro<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a lover of Portuguese art and history, you cannot miss the Manchado de Castro National Museum, considered one of the best in the world for its extensive collections of sculptures, paintings, altarpieces and decorative arts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to history and art, this museum <strong>offers a beautiful view of the chapel. As if this were not enough, you can also appreciate the Roman cryptoportico<\/strong> on which the forum was built, and in later centuries, the ancient Episcopal palace was built.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-portugal-dos-pequenitos\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Portugal-dos-Pequenitos\"><\/span><strong>Portugal dos Pequenitos<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-attachment-id=\"15112\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/portugal\/things-to-do-in-coimbra\/attachment\/portugal-dos-pequenitos\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/portugal-dos-pequenitos.jpeg?fit=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1024,683\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"portugal-dos-pequenitos\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/portugal-dos-pequenitos.jpeg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/portugal-dos-pequenitos.jpeg?fit=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/portugal-dos-pequenitos.jpeg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Portugal dos pequenitos things to do in Coimbra\" class=\"wp-image-15112\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/portugal-dos-pequenitos.jpeg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/portugal-dos-pequenitos.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/portugal-dos-pequenitos.jpeg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Portugal Dos pequenitos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-attachment-id=\"15114\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/portugal\/things-to-do-in-coimbra\/attachment\/coimbra-portugal-dos-pequenitos\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/coimbra-portugal-dos-pequenitos.jpeg?fit=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1024,683\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"coimbra-portugal-dos-pequenitos\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/coimbra-portugal-dos-pequenitos.jpeg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/coimbra-portugal-dos-pequenitos.jpeg?fit=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/coimbra-portugal-dos-pequenitos.jpeg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"15114\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/coimbra-portugal-dos-pequenitos.jpeg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/?attachment_id=15114\" class=\"wp-image-15114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/coimbra-portugal-dos-pequenitos.jpeg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/coimbra-portugal-dos-pequenitos.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/coimbra-portugal-dos-pequenitos.jpeg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-attachment-id=\"15113\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/portugal\/things-to-do-in-coimbra\/attachment\/portugal-dos-pequenitos-coimbra\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/portugal-dos-pequenitos-coimbra.jpeg?fit=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1024,683\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"portugal-dos-pequenitos-coimbra\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/portugal-dos-pequenitos-coimbra.jpeg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/portugal-dos-pequenitos-coimbra.jpeg?fit=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/portugal-dos-pequenitos-coimbra.jpeg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"15113\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/portugal-dos-pequenitos-coimbra.jpeg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/?attachment_id=15113\" class=\"wp-image-15113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/portugal-dos-pequenitos-coimbra.jpeg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/portugal-dos-pequenitos-coimbra.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/portugal-dos-pequenitos-coimbra.jpeg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption\">Portugal Dos Pequenitos &#8211; Source: @alvarozd98<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This park is considered to be the first theme park in the country. Besides being <strong>one of the busiest places in Coimbra, it is a fun and quite educational place<\/strong>, as it is designed to teach children about the history of Portugal through miniature representations and diagrams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are travelling with a child, make sure to take them to one of Portugal&#8217;s most famous sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-quinta-das-l-grimas\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quinta-das-Lagrimas\"><\/span><strong>Quinta das L\u00e1grimas<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With a tragic and romantic backstory, the Quinta das L\u00e1grimas tells of the romance that arose between Pedro of Portugal and Ines de Castro, a romance that caused Pedro&#8217;s own father to order  the execution of Ines. Upon learning this, Pedro formed a large army to free his beloved and live happily ever after with her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nowadays, this park occupies more than 18 hectares where <strong>monuments referencing this love story<\/strong> <strong>can be seen<\/strong>. It also has a hotel where you can see a plaque that tells the complete history of Quinta das L\u00e1grimas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-coimbra-botanical-garden\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Coimbra-Botanical-Garden\"><\/span>Coimbra Botanical Garden<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-attachment-id=\"15115\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/portugal\/things-to-do-in-coimbra\/attachment\/botanical-garden-coimbra\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/botanical-garden-coimbra.jpeg?fit=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1024,683\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"botanical-garden-coimbra\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/botanical-garden-coimbra.jpeg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/botanical-garden-coimbra.jpeg?fit=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/botanical-garden-coimbra.jpeg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Things to do in Coimbra botanical garden\" class=\"wp-image-15115\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/botanical-garden-coimbra.jpeg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/botanical-garden-coimbra.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/botanical-garden-coimbra.jpeg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Coimbra Botanical Garden  &#8211; Source: @susi_around_the_globe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t miss this beautiful garden located near the University of Coimbra, <strong>renowned for its size and its diverse collections of plants<\/strong>. Here you can see tropical plants, daffodils, conifers and beautiful rose bushes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also visit the Bamboo Forest with its giant ficus trees, which will make you enjoy the tranquillity that this place has to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-largo-da-portagem\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Largo-da-Portagem\"><\/span><strong>Largo da Portagem<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This colourful square is known as the centre of Coimbra. It has a beautiful view of the Mondego River and is home to several restaurants, shops and bars. It is a great place to stop for a bite to eat or a drink and to get a souvenir of this beautiful city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pedro-e-in-s-bridge\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pedro-e-Ines-Bridge\"><\/span>Pedro e In\u00eas Bridge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-attachment-id=\"15117\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/portugal\/things-to-do-in-coimbra\/attachment\/pedro-e-ines-bridge-coimbra\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pedro-e-ines-bridge-coimbra.jpeg?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1024,576\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"pedro-e-ines-bridge-coimbra\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pedro-e-ines-bridge-coimbra.jpeg?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pedro-e-ines-bridge-coimbra.jpeg?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pedro-e-ines-bridge-coimbra.jpeg?resize=1024%2C576&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"things to do in pedro e ines bridge\" class=\"wp-image-15117\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pedro-e-ines-bridge-coimbra.jpeg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pedro-e-ines-bridge-coimbra.jpeg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pedro-e-ines-bridge-coimbra.jpeg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption> Pedro e Ines bridge- Source: @evavanmoen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Opened in 2007, the Pedro e In\u00eas bridge is known for being the first pedestrian bridge in the city. It is a 180-metre long footbridge that allows you to cross the Mondego River while enjoying a panoramic view of Coimbra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-around-coimbra\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Around-Coimbra\"><\/span>Around Coimbra<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conimbriga\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conimbriga\"><\/span><strong>Conimbriga<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the museum of Conimbriga you can see the remains of the Roman city, which several centuries ago was located in what we know today as Coimbra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here <strong>you can see and learn about the everyday objects used by the Romans<\/strong> that are permanently on display, as well as symbolic objects that reflect their beliefs and, in general, what life was like in those times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bucaco-National-Forest\"><\/span>Bu\u00e7aco National Forest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bu\u00e7aco Forest is a wonderful green area, which is only 40 minutes away from Coimbra. It is made up of around 25.000 thousand trees of different species covering 105 hectares. In addition, along its trails <strong>you can visit beautiful places such as fountains, chapels, the palace and the convent<\/strong>. All of these places are worth visiting and are perfect for capturing the best photos of your trip to Coimbra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-itinerary-for-your-trip-to-coimbra\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Itinerary-for-your-trip-to-Coimbra\"><\/span>Itinerary for your trip to Coimbra<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-to-see-in-1-day-in-coimbra\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-to-see-in-1-day-in-Coimbra\"><\/span>What to see in 1 day in Coimbra?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" id=\"block-4b0cb9bb-f130-445c-b7e3-7a6d87f71665\"><li>University of Coimbra<\/li><li>Royal Palace of Coimbra<\/li><li>Joanina Library<\/li><li>Coimbra Botanical Garden<\/li><li>Largo da Portagem<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-to-see-in-2-days-in-coimbra\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-to-see-in-2-days-in-Coimbra\"><\/span>What to see in 2 days in Coimbra?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" id=\"block-5744a9c2-ac71-4ea8-b397-a2b031949a78\"><li>Old Cathedral <\/li><li>Santa Cruz Monastery<\/li><li>Santa Clara Monastery<\/li><li>Convent of Christ<\/li><li>Coimbra New Cathedral<\/li><li>Pedro e Ines Bridge<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-to-see-in-3-days-in-coimbra\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-to-see-in-3-days-in-Coimbra\"><\/span>What to see in 3 days in Coimbra?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" id=\"block-c987af19-1ee2-4b3e-9ed9-4867c0be8e00\"><li>Machado de Castro National Museum<\/li><li>Quinta das Lagrimas<\/li><li>Portugal dos Pequenitos Theme Park<\/li><li>Conimbriga<\/li><li>Bu\u00e7aco Forest<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-plan-your-visit-to-the-best-places-in-coimbra\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-to-plan-your-visit-to-the-best-places-in-Coimbra\"><\/span>How to plan your visit to the best places in Coimbra?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With Passporter app you can plan everything quickly and easily so that you have everything at your fingertips during your trip to Coimbra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the app you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" id=\"block-79a9197d-5def-4645-ae5d-04d917233b20\"><li>Save tickets and reservations.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Sync one or more routes with Google maps based on where you are.<\/li><li>Find out the different travel options between destinations.<\/li><li>Before you travel, you can learn about other travellers&#8217; experiences of the places you want to visit.<\/li><li>During your trip you will be able to save and publish your experiences of the places you visited.<\/li><li>Passporter has a Chrome extension which allows you to save different web pages with important information for your trip to Coimbra.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In our post &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/travel\/travel-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to create you travel itinerary with Passporter<\/a>&#8221; you can find more helpful details about the app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions-trip-to-coimbra\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently-Asked-Questions-Trip-to-Coimbra\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions Trip to Coimbra<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1624351984066\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Where is Coimbra located?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">In the centre of Portugal, bordering the cities of Aveiro, Viseu, Guarda, Castelo Branco and Leiria. They are nearby, so you can visit all of them.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1624352052086\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How to get to Coimbra?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">As it is in the centre of Portugal you can get there by train, bus or by car. For the latter you can go on the A1 motorways. Another option is to go from Fuentes de O\u00f1oro following the IP5 and then continue on the IP3. You can also follow the IP1 from Lisbon, and if you are travelling from Spain you can go on the IC8, entering Portugal from Bardajoz.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1624352300885\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What are the visiting hours at the University of Coimbra?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You can visit the University of Coimbra any day from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, then in the afternoon from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Being the ancient capital of the country in medieval times, Coimbra is one of the most historic cities you will find in Portugal. Moreover, it is characterised by its prestigious University, which houses some of the country&#8217;s most important buildings and architectural gems, such as the Palace of Schools, or the great Joanina Library. 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