Best places: Tourist attractions in Coimbra, Portugal

Museum built on Roman tunnels, displaying Gothic sculptures, religious art & 11th-century cloister.

Catholic parish church containing a mausoleum housing the remains of Portugal's first king.

Elegant 1700s garden with formal flower beds, soaring fountains & greenhouses for tropical plants.

Modern pedestrian bridge with colorful railings, offering views of the Mondego River & Coimbra.

👍👍 The University tower stands in the corner of the University square between the Sao Miguel Chapel and University Palace. It is not included in your combo ticket, but with it you pay only 50 cents to climb it. I must emphasize I climbed many towers all over Europe, and this one by far has the narrowes...

👍 Very nice construction...It s very amazing that it was an ancient water pipe. 😀

Catholic chapel belonging to a university, featuring a vibrant interior & grand pipe organ.

Historic square at the center of the University of Coimbra, offering elevated views & events.

😐 Coimbra is certainly a very religious place; there are so many churches; all of them very different to each other and all beautiful

Romanesque cathedral distinguished by its fortress-like appearance & high, crenellated walls.

Historic poplar forest turned recreation area, with extensive trails for walking, running & cycling.

👍 For most people in the city its just another part of it, but for people getting to know the city its definitely one of sights to see.

Museum featuring interactive, educational science exhibits, public events & a 360-degree cinema.

17th-century Catholic cathedral with a facade & interior featuring both Mannerist & Baroque styles.

👍👍 Um local imprescindível de visitar em Coimbra

👍👍 Beautiful shady area along the river. People out and enjoying themselves and there's space enough for everyone.

Circa-1300s gothic monastery abandoned due to floods, with tours of the ruins & excavated artifacts.

Archaeological site with the imposing Gothic ruins of a 1300s monastery & a visitor center.

😐 A decent view, but not well maintained in terms of the greenery blocking the view and garbage left over.