Supposed to be a very beautiful university square in Coimbra. Unfortunately it half of the buildings were under construction/renovation when I visited so I was not able to enjoy the view that I saw on travel books. Hopefully I will get to come back next time and see the full beauty of this.

A very nice Park with multiple trees and plants. Especially the Bamboo forest was amazing: the sound of the trees singing and cracking in the wind is amazing!

Excellent restaurant with great food and wine selections. Located in areas of significant historic values.

Great viewpoint! The Capra, "Goat", Tower is 184 steps and it takes about 4 minutes to climb. The steps get a bit tighter at the end but it's definitely worth the climb. It's only €1 to climb if you buy the Library tickets, otherwise €2.50. From the top you can see the entire city and its the best viewpoint in the entire city!

We took a tour to see this iconic place. It was a nice visit, with 2 rooms, 1 Hall and views from the terrace. The tour comes with other attractions as well, good price.

Nice. Interesting. The library is a must to visit. Be careful you have to buy tickets (12.5€) far from the library. There are signs around, that inform it.

A jewel of the Country. If you are visiting Coimbra, you can not miss this unique University. By signing the "Scientiae thesaurus mirabilis", D. Dinis created the oldest university in the country and one of the oldest in the world. Dating from 1290, the document gives rise to the General Study, which is recognized the same year by Pope Nicholas IV. It starts operating in Lisbon and was finally transferred to Coimbra in 1537, by order of King D. João III, after a period of migration between these two cities. It is in the Royal Palace of Alcáçova, later Paço das Escolas, that all the Faculties of the University of Coimbra are concentrated - Theology, Canons, Laws and Medicine. Initially confined to the Royal Palace, the University was extended to Coimbra, changing its landscape, making it the university city, enlarged in the twentieth century with the creation of Pole II, dedicated to engineering and technology, and already in this century with a third Pole in the area of ​​health sciences. Today, the University of Coimbra has eight Faculties (Letters, Law, Medicine, Science and Technology, Pharmacy, Economics, Psychology and Educational Sciences, Sport Sciences and Physical Education) and more than 22,000 students. To study at the University of Coimbra is to continue the history of the intellectual matrix of the country, which formed the most outstanding personalities of culture, science and national politics. With an unavoidable historical heritage, the University of Coimbra celebrated its 725 years in 2015. With a unique material and immaterial heritage, fundamental in the history of European and world scientific culture, it has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2013.

Lots to see and do, would love to have had more time to visit! Plan on lots of walking the hills through town!

One of the oldest universities in the world. Amazing place to visit , feel the history and the daily rush of students from all over the world.

Beautiful library (no photos allowed), church and organ to check out.

Not that much to see and getting the tickets and the library entrance was made beyond ridiculous

Unable to take pictures of library since it is light sensitive. The city is well known for universities. So there is no doubt library is aust visit. Library tickets include royal palace and chappel.

Hard to get there but it worth it. Narrow road leads to a small, beautiful village. All houses made of slate. Don't miss it.

It is located on the campus grounds of the oldest established University in Portugal. The buildings are well kept and reflect history. It is definitely worth the visit especially th Library

Interesting palace within the University campus. The interiors are of baroque style, architecture and well preserved. The main hall and the view of the outside town is amazing.

Gorgeous square and highly recommend stopping by if you’re in Coimbra. This also used to be a royal palace for the kings of Portugal before the capital was moved to Lisbon. This area is also classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since its significant in the history and formation of Portugal. It’s also cool that it’s a proper part of the university campus.

Must have number 1 in Coimbra. All the space of Coimbra's University is exactly what you need to feel the birthing of the history and pride. Gorgeous, unforgettable.

Authentic tour. Tickets are 17.50 including the library, the Chapel, Tower, Chemistry department and the New cabinet of curiosities. It is a bit expensive but it is worth it. The students in gowns are always funny to watch and they remind me of my Oxford uni days

The General Studies functioned in the building known as Estudos Velhos, where the current General Library is located, in addition to being distributed in several places, namely in buildings close to the Monastery of Santa Cruz. the faculties of the University of Coimbra, after the definitive installation of the University in this city, in 1537, putting an end to a 14th century intinerancy between Lisbon and Coimbra. On the left side of the façade is the Colégio de S. Pedro, a Mannerist construction. Its main façade faces the inner courtyard, where the Baroque portal stands out, a work dating from 1713. It is currently undergoing restoration work as it is a UNESCO heritage site.

We enjoyed a magnificent tour with a charming English speaking guide and Uni student, Daniel. Breathtaking decorations and history

The building was being renovated while we were there, but beautiful nonetheless. Good views from the inner courtyards.

Amazing tile murals!

Nice square which leads to the library, chapel, bell tower, and palace.

The university of Coimbra is worth to visit, you can spend hours and is very interesting, the best is the Jonanina library!

This is a magic place of (the University of) Coimbra. It's a National Monument of Portugal since 1910 and WorldWide Heritage Monument of UNESCO since 2013. Many Portuguese kings and queens went here many years ago. It has the Faculty of Law, the church, the famous library, the cabinets of the University's administration, etc. (Photos' description) I had the opportunity to be part of the organisation of events in this place. From concerts to operas, and all the feelings are memorable!

Would have been 5 but a lot of it was under wraps for restoration. Lots of Harry Potter cloaks, students looked spectacular in them.

Great library with a very interesting history as part of the ancient Coimbria University. Palace tour was just so-so. Do not miss St Michael's Chapel.