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University of Coimbra, Coimbra

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Take a tour of University of Coimbra, one of the world's oldest operating universities and a World Heritage Site. Established in 1290, it is a founding member of the Coimbra Group, which incorporates the leading European research universities. Approximately 20,000 students attend the institution, studying the arts, engineering, humanities, mathematics, natural sciences, social sciences, sports, and technology. You can take a guided tour of this historical complex, which covers the Royal Palace, St. Michael's Chapel, Baroque Library, and Academic Prison. Find out how to plan Coimbra trip without stress by asking Inspirock to help create an itinerary.

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• By Arinagiu_Cabral

  Um celeiro do conhecimento, abandonado, falta uma limpeza e cuidados com a estrutura do local, eu não estudaria ali infelizmente!  more »

  A barn of knowledge, abandoned, lacks cleaning and care for the structure of the place, I would not study there unfortunately!
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• By REISCUIABAMTBRASIL

  Jamais imaginei ter a oportunidade de pisar os pés em Coimbra! Muito menos nesta bela Universidade onde tantos brasileiros no passado lá estudou! Visitei tudo! Dos locais onde ficavam presos os que ti...  more »

  I never imagined having the opportunity to set foot in Coimbra! Much less at this beautiful University where so many Brazilians in the past studied there! I visited everything! Of the places where those who had a diploma from Coimbra (were not collected in ordinary prisons), passing through the tower, etc.
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• By Hania Cichecka

  Beautiful place with outstanding library which is totally a must see if you are travelling to Portugal. Visiting system is quite strange but they have student discount.

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• By Janice Wong

  It’s very well kept older craftsmanship when visiting the royal chapel and library inside. This is a real university with students around the place.

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