Coimbra - Portugal's College Town
by W Chris Fooshee
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Coimbra - Portugal's College Town
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W Chris Fooshee
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The Ponte de Santa Clara provides a view of Coimbra, a city that, in terms of historic significance and romantic beauty, is second only to Lisbon and Oporto. Its ancient buildings climb the side of the hill that rises scenically above the river Mondego. At the top, the ornate buildings of the University of Coimbra are its crown. Its historic center is laced with steep, dark cobbled lanes dating back to Moorish times. Its monumental cathedral was finished in the first decades of the 13th century. The University was established in 1290 and is the oldest academic institution in the country. The university is also a destination for its monuments and long history, and its historical buildings are listed as a World Heritage site.
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July 6th, 2021
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