Location: Coimbra
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What to do and see in Coimbra, Central Portugal: The Best Free Things to do
Coimbra (Portuguese pronunciation: [kuˈĩbɾɐ, ˈkwĩbɾɐ]; Proto-Celtic: *Corumbriga)) is a city and a municipality in Portugal. The population at the 2011 census was 143,397, in an area of 319.40 square kilometres (123.3 sq mi). The fourth-largest urban centre in Portugal (after Lisbon, Porto, Braga), it is the largest city of the district of Coimbra, the Centro region and the Baixo Mondego subregion. About 460,000 people live in the Região de Coimbra, comprising 19 municipalities and extending into an area 4,336 square kilometres (1,674 sq mi).
Restaurants in Coimbra
1. Igreja e Mosteiro da Santa Cruz
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 673 reviews
Reviewed By Margo7850p
The Church of Santa Cruz is located in the center of Coimbra, the historic center, in a very charming place. A very nice church. It was erected in the first half of the XII century. Lots to see, lots of history. The heart of the Romanesque church is an unusual altar without a statue, and two amazing tombs of Portugal's first rulers: Alphonsus I the Conqueror and Sancho I. The blue azulejos tiles are a characteristic feature of the church. The interior of the temple is decorated with a huge organ with fantastic Japanese works of art. A monastery is a real gem. A must visit if you are in Coimbra. Next to it is a square with a number of cafes.
2. Ponte Pedro e Ines
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 305 reviews
Reviewed By VadimM67 - Murmansk, Russia
A spectacular multicolored bridge provoked us to cross the Mondego River and walk along the other bank to the Santa Clara Bridge to return to the center of Coimbra. It can be seen that the bridge is relatively new. It was built in 2006 by engineer Antonio Adam da Fonseca (several bridges in Portugal) and cool Sri Lankan-British architect and designer Cecil Balmond (Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, Casa da Musica, Porto, CCTV building in Beijing). The bridge cost almost 5 million euros and was built with the money of one of the programs of the European Union. The main feature of the bridge is its bend. in the middle part. The idea is not new, Santiago Calatrava likes to exploit it. The bridge is named after King Pedro I the Hard and Ines de Castro, his favorite, who became his posthumous wife. Ines was killed here in Coimbra. It's funny, but a day ago we were standing near their sarcophagi in the monastery of Alcobaca. And now on this colorful bridge. Perhaps their love had the same bright colors.
3. Igreja de Santo Antonio dos Olivais
4. Choupal National Forest
5. Penedo da Saudade
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 213 reviews
Reviewed By joaob205
Hard to translate it's name, you will find yourself involved in huge roots and tablets written by old students of the city,shwing their love for her and the will to one day return
6. Parque Verde do Mondego
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4.5 based on 433 reviews
Reviewed By 391miguela
The watter is clean, animals like ducks nearby. Boats to play, coffe, trees, you can play with your family without problems, anda Park near the river.
7. Praca Oito de Maio
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 309 reviews
Reviewed By Abrandao - San Francisco, United States
Beautiful public square with Santa Cruz church and Café Santa Cruz where you can relax and have a drink and eat a cruzadito (traditional cake) surrounded with beauty.
8. Antiquesocasiao - Antiguidades Alfarrabista Discos
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4.5 based on 22 reviews
9. Ponte Rainha Santa Isabel
10. Jardim Botanico
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4.0 based on 860 reviews
Reviewed By sparkler552015 - Bristol, United Kingdom
Make time to explore the botanic gardens, especially if it very hot. Take a picnic and find a shady spot with a view. See the amazing bamboo forests and sit by the lovely fountain. Some parts of the forest are currently closed due to last year’s storm damage.
