Top Historical Places in Coimbra

Let's witness the history of Coimbra with these top historical places - monuments and landmarks:

1. University Of Coimbra

   4.6 (104 Votes)
   

   Landmark, Monument, University

   Address: 3000-213 Coimbra, Portugal

   The oldest university in the country, and one of the oldest in continuous operation in the world, this university is an important monument for all of humanity! It was established in 1290 King Dinis, and settled here in the Royal Palace of the “Alcaçova” 1544. And appropriately, UNESCO added to the world heritage list in 2013. ...Read more

2. Se Velha De Coimbra

   4.5 (78 Votes)
   

   Religious Site, Cathedral

   Address: Largo Sé Velha, 3000-383 Coimbra, Portugal

   Sometime in the middle of the 12th century, the first King of Portugal, Afonso Henriques, and the Bishop Miguel Salomão, led the construction financing of this Romanesque cathedral. Built to replace the older cathedrals in the area of which nothing remains and little is known, the Se Velha quickly became important. The second King of Port...Read more

3. New Cathedral Of Coimbra

   4.5 (20 Votes)
   

   Religious Site, Cathedral

   Address: Largo Feira dos Estudantes, 3000-213 Sé Nova, Coimbra, Portugal

   Construction may have begun in 1598, but this church wasn’t inaugurated until 1698. Originally the place of worship of Jesuits, the church was appropriated when the Jesuits were expelled from Poland in 1598. Its facade, majestic and elegant and simple, bears the sculptures of four Jesuit saints. There is a distinct architectural difference...Read more

4. Igreja Santiago

   4.3 (16 Votes)
   

   Religious Site, Cathedral

   Address: Praca do Comercio, Coimbra 3000-116, Portugal

   The first church built here was a 10th century monument; the small church you see here today is from the late 12th century. A classic and enduring Romanesque structure completed in its current form in the time of King Sancho I, the church was consecrated in 1206, and marks the south end of the Praca de Comercio. Note the archivolts on the main p...Read more

5. Igreja De Santo Antonio Dos Olivais

   4.5 (12 Votes)
   

   Religious Site, Cathedral

   Address: R. Brg. Correia Cardoso 10, Coimbra, Portugal

   The 13th century chapel that originally stood here in the 13th century was dedicated to Egyptian saint Santo Antao. After the founding of the Ordem dos Frades Menores (Order of the Friars Minor), it was rededicated to Saint Anthony. Enlargements took place in the 15th century, and the gate of the convent compound is from that time. Later in the ...Read more

6. Sao Sebastiao Aqueduct

   4.6 (13 Votes)
   

   Landmark, Monument

   Address: Aqueduto de São Sebastião - Arcos do Jardim, Largo Sua Santidade João Paulo II 3000-393 Coimbra Portugal

   Just south of the monument to Pope John Paul II, and east of the Botanical Garden, you’ll find an old looking structure. It seems like a series of nondescript arches holding up an old bridge, not in any way remarkable. But if you’ve seen an aqueduct before you’ll know this is one too. Classified a national monument in 1910, con...Read more

7. Palacio Da Justica

   3.7 (11 Votes)
   

   Historical Site, Palace

   Address: da 389, R. Sofia, 3000 Coimbra, Portugal

   The building was originally constructed as the University College of St. Thomas Aquinas associated to the Order of St. Dominic. Of that first construction, only the Renaissance Cloister and the garden courtyard remain. In 1928 the palace was acquired by the Ministry of Justice and remodelled in neo-Renaissance style. The philosophy of that remod...Read more

8. Cemiterio Da Conchada

   3.8 (307 Votes)
   

   Walking Area, Cemetery, Architecture

   Address: Alameda Conchada, 3000 Coimbra, Portugal

   As far as tourist attractions go, this is the best kind of cemetery. Established in 1860, it has deep architectural, artistic and cultural relevance to the city of Coimbra. Some of the city’s most important dignitaries and historical figures are buried here. To find a specific grave you’ll probably have to ask an expert or look up an...Read more

9. Sister Lucia's Memorial

   4.6 (4 Votes)
   

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   Memorial, Statue

   Address: Av. Marnoco e Sousa 54, 3000 Coimbra, Portugal

   In 1917, Lúcia de Jesus dos Santos and her cousins claim to have witnessed multiple visions of the Virgin Mary near Fátima, Portugal. They were apparently told three secrets, two of which apparently foretold the coming of the Second World War and the attempted assassination of Pope John Paul II. Lucia went on to become a Carmelite ...Read more

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