Best Things To Do in Coimbra, Portugal

1. 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

2. Estadio Cidade De Coimbra

   4.2 (5 Votes)
   

   Stadium, Entertainment

   Address: R. Dom Manuel I 3, 3030-320 Coimbra, Portugal

   This is an unusual stadium in more than one respect. Originally opened in 2003 as the ‘Estádio Municipal de Coimbra’, it had to be revamped to allow for UEFA Euro 2004. It’s directly adjacent to the Alma Shopping Center. The design is practically futuristic, with elegant stands holding up glass facades and the roof. Toda...Read more

3. Museu Municipal De Coimbra

   4.1 (5 Votes)
   

   Museum, Exhibition , Specialty Museum

   Address: R. Ferreira Borges 85, 3000-363 Coimbra, Portugal

   Before starting a tour of any city, it’s usually best to first visit the city museum for an insight into the city’s character. Before you enter the historic building, from the street, see the red wrought ironwork on the exterior. Inside, the major exhibits are: Telo de Morais Collection: Donated to the city, it a fascinating ex...Read more

4. 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

5. Fonte Nova

   3.8 (6 Votes)
   

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   Landmark, Monument

   Address: R. Olímpio Nicolau Rui Fernandes 182 3000-122 Coimbra Portugal

   Two interesting monuments face each other in the space behind the Santa Cruz Church. The first, in the Manga Garden, is a 16th century renaissance monument representing the Christian faith - a mandala that ‘represents the relationship between man and the cosmos’. Opposite it, across the R. Olímpio Nicolau Rui Fernandes, is the...Read more

6. Museu Da Santa Casa Da Misericordia De Coimbra

   4.9 (3 Votes)
   

   Museum, Architecture , Exhibition

   Address: R. Coutinhos 26, 3000 Coimbra, Portugal

   The 16th century palace built in Mannerist style in which this museum is housed is known as Colégio da Sapiência. It used to function as a church too, and you can still see the Chapel of the Misericórdia. The exhibition in inside the museum focuses mostly on religious art - paintings, portraits of the brotherhood, altarpieces...Read more

7. Monastery Of Celas

   4.3
   

   Church, Religious Site, Monastery

   Address: Av. Bissaya Barreto 105, Coimbra, Portugal

   The Cistercian monastery was established in the 13th century by the daughter of King Sancho I, Infanta D. Sancha. The current structure of the church was established in the 16th church. The last modifications to its appearance were carried out in the 18th century. It still has some Romanesque Gothic elements though. Inside the church, see the Ma...Read more

8. Aguas De Coimbra

   2 (3 Votes)
   

   Museum, Exhibition , Specialty Museum

   Address: AC, Águas de Coimbra, EM Rua da Alegria nº 111 Section 129 3001-902 Coimbra

   On the edges of the Manuel de Braga Park, you’ll find an unexpected treat. The water collection plant in which this museum is now housed was built in 1922. Aiming to promote environmental concerns, the museum has a pretty active calendar. Throughout the year it hosts and promotes exhibitions of every kind - painting, music, film, concerts,...Read more

9. Patio Da Inquisicao

   

   Landmark, Walking Area, Square

   Address: Patio Inquisiçao, 3000-288 Coimbra, Portugal

   If you didn’t know why this small square was important you’d pass it by without a second glance. But once you find out that in the 16th century a lot Jewish blood was spilt here by hand of the Court of the Inquisition because they refused to convert to Christianity. The Jews who survived either went underground or converted publicly ...Read more

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