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Overlooking the Mondego River, Coimbra is Portugal’s fourth-largest urban centre, after Lisbon, Porto, and Braga. Best known as the country’s university city, Coimbra is home to the first university in Portugal and one of the oldest universities in Europe.
Founded in 1290, the University of Coimbra comprises 31 historic buildings and was classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013. The city’s long academic tradition has shaped its architecture, culture, and identity for over seven centuries.
The city is also a major cultural reference point thanks to Fado de Coimbra, a unique and scholarly musical genre deeply linked to academic traditions and student life.
Things to do in Coimbra
1. University of Coimbra (UNESCO Site)
The heart of the city and Coimbra’s most important landmark.
Founded in 1290 by King D. Dinis
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