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Coimbra (/ koʊˈɪmbrə /, also US: / kuˈ -, ˈkwɪmbrə /, [ 1 ][ 2 ] UK: / ˈkɔɪmbrə /, [ 3 ]Portuguese: [kuˈĩbɾɐ] ⓘ or [ˈkwĩbɾɐ] [ 4 ]) is a city and a municipality in Portugal. The population of the municipality at the 2021 census was 140,796, [ 5 ] in an area of 319.40 square kilometres (123.3 sq mi). [ 6 ]
Jan 26, 2020 · On the high banks of the Mondego River, Coimbra is a city with the oldest university in the country. The prestige of this school will hit you when you step onto the Paço das Escolas courtyard. In this rich ensemble of buildings is one of the finest libraries you’ll ever set foot in.
The Complete Coimbra Trip Planner, Travel Tips and Insider's Guide. Once Portugal’s capital (from 1139 to 1256), Coimbra is one of the country’s most historic cities, famous for its university, which is one of Europe’s oldest (it was founded in 1290).
Nov 23, 2021 · Coimbra was once the proud capital of the Portuguese nation. It is located in the center of Portugal, Coimbra is often called the City of Knowledge since its home to the oldest University in Portugal, the symbol of excellence, and classified as a UNESCO World Heritage.
Coimbra, Portugal. Often overlooked in favor of Porto and Lisbon, Coimbra sits on the banks of the winding Mondego River. After a day spent among the city's medieval architecture and grand university buildings, it's easy to see why Coimbra was Portugal's capital for over a century. Read more.
Dec 28, 2023 · Conveniently located in Portugal's central Beiras region, Coimbra lies close to several sightseeing hot spots including Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela, a wild and untamed mountain range ripe for hiking, and one of the best places to visit in Portugal.
Coimbra é a cidade portuguesa capital do Distrito de Coimbra, estando inserida na sub-região Região de Coimbra (NUT III) e na Região do Centro (NUT II). [1] É sede do Município de Coimbra que tem uma área total de 319,40 km 2[2], 140 796 habitantes [3] em 2021 e uma densidade populacional de 441 hab./km 2, subdividido em 18 freguesias [4].
