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Full Day Tour from Porto to Coimbra and Aveiro with River Cruise
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Conimbriga, the incredible roman city: Private Walking Tour
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Coimbra: Live Fado Show with Glass of Port Wine
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Aveiro: Stories, Canals, and Tiles Guided Walking Tour
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From Coimbra: Serra da Estrela Natural Park Day Trip
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Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | Coimbra Top Attractions Walking Tour: $6 |
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What to do in Santa Cruz
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Coimbra University
Enjoy the views from the bell tower and visit the Baroque library in the former prison on the campus of one of Europe’s oldest universities.
Portugal dos Pequenitos
Embrace your inquisitive side, as you inspect the various homes, pavilions and monuments of this intriguing and fun miniature village.
Santa Cruz Church
Examine the range of Manueline and Romanesque architecture and inspect the artworks in the final resting place of two kings.
Biblioteca Joanina
Go on a guided tour of a library containing countless tomes, Baroque architecture and an intriguing history entwined with a prison.
Mosteiro de Santa Clara-a-Velha
Visit the museum for an explanatory film and explore the remaining parts of this nunnery that was often at risk of flooding.
New Cathedral of Coimbra
An austere Mannerist and Baroque façade makes way for an opulent gilded interior at this 400-year-old church founded by Jesuits.
Old Cathedral of Coimbra
One of the main attractions of Coimbra’s central historic area, this fascinating preserved cathedral has a fortress design and Arabic touches.
Jardim da Manga
This small garden centers on an old fountain, believed to be one of the earliest examples of Renaissance architecture in Portugal.
Jardim Botanico
Explore the great outdoors at Jardim Botanico, a lovely green space in Sé Nova, Santa Cruz, Almedina e São Bartolomeu. Wander the riverfront and picturesque gardens in the area.
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