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University of Coimbra

A sight in Alta, Coimbra, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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University of Coimbra in Alta, Coimbra
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Why go

Hilltop university founded in 1290, with a clock tower and courtyard views.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Coimbra, alongside 3 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. 6 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Biblioteca Joanina and Sé Velha.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Alta
Price
$$
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Coimbra, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Biblioteca Joanina

    Baroque library from the 1700s with gilded shelves and a colony of bats.

    Sight · 0.1 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Sé Velha

    Fortress-like Romanesque cathedral from the 12th century.

    Sight · 0.2 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Fado ao Centro

    Nightly short show of Coimbra fado, sung by men in student capes.

    Activity · 0.2 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Zé Manel dos Ossos

    Tiny traditional tavern with walls covered in notes, serving hearty pork dishes.

    Food · 0.3 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Café Santa Cruz

    Café inside a former monastery chapel, with Gothic vaults.

    Drinks · 0.4 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Mosteiro de Santa Cruz

    Monastery holding the tombs of Portugal's first two kings.

    Sight · 0.4 km straight-line

On these curated routes

University of Coimbra is a stop on our Portugal by Rail route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Coimbra

University of Coimbra is our only sight pick in Coimbra; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Coimbra guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Coimbra run from 14°C in January to 34°C in August; November is usually the wettest month. For University of Coimbra itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Coimbra from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Coimbra weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Paço das Escolas, 3004-531 Coimbra, Portugal
Coordinates
40.20764, -8.42609
Destination
Coimbra, Portugal

University of Coimbra: quick answers

How much time do you need at University of Coimbra?

Plan on about 2 hours at University of Coimbra. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit University of Coimbra?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Buy the combined ticket that includes the library.

Where is University of Coimbra?

University of Coimbra is at Paço das Escolas, 3004-531 Coimbra, Portugal, in Alta. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include University of Coimbra?

University of Coimbra appears on Portugal by Rail, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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