Coimbra Historical City Tour

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Culture History Family World Heritage

Route

Porto
Coimbra
Porto, Lisbon

Overview

Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and recognized as one of the oldest universities in continuous operation in the World, visiting the University of Coimbra is a must-do.

Marvel at its peculiar architecture and endless archive. Be surprised by the 10th-century Royal Palace, inserted into the Coimbra University complex. Do not skip the Saint Michael's Chapel (Capela ed São Miguel), a 13th-century chapel revealing the Manueline and Portuguese Gothic architectural style. Visit a 12th-century monastery and witness the vast, diversified open-air treasure and its original structure.