The past shapes the present and the future. As such, Coimbra remains a city closely linked to traditional commerce. The city’s past was shaped by centuries of tradition and generations of traders who helped to build Coimbra today.
Discover the 10 stores you really have to visit when you are in Coimbra and live this tradition live and in color!
Coola Boola Company
A innovate space with several concepts – shops, services and leisure – at the “Baixa de Coimbra”. Here musical performances mix with painting and cooking workshops or exhibitions of classic cars. You can choose to have a tattoo or a body piercing, a haircut in a classic barber shop or shopping in a space that offers clothes from the 50s and 60s.
Know more: https://www.hoteloslo-coimbra.pt/en/coola-boola-company-a-innovate-space-ate-the-baixa-de-coimbra/
Gang of Four
A multi-brand clothing store in Coimbra. No passersby going indifferent to Darth Vader, protagonist of the Star Wars movie, which is exposed in the large first floor window that functions as the store’s “shop window” making this probably the most photographed storefront in downtown Coimbra.
Know more: https://www.hoteloslo-coimbra.pt/en/gang-of-four-a-multi-brand-clothing-store-in-coimbra/
Carlos Tomás Ceramics Shop
At number 4 of Largo da Sé Velha, your eyes are lost among the plates, bowls, lamps, among many other pieces painted meticulously by hand. And it’s very likely that, when you visit the store, you will find Carlos painting “ratinha” crockery, “live and in color”.
Today, Mr. Carlos and his three employees may be the only ones to preserve an activity that has been part of Coimbra’s history for centuries.
Know more: https://www.hoteloslo-coimbra.pt/en/ratinhos-dishes-the-real-coimbra-crockery/
Loja das Meias Coimbra
Composed of three spaces: men’s fashion, women’s fashion and a third space that offers more sporty and affordable brands. In addition to the variety of top quality brands, the “Loja das Meias Coimbra” is also distinguished by the personalized service and close to the customer, valuable characteristics of our traditional trade.
Know more: https://www.hoteloslo-coimbra.pt/en/visit-the-loja-das-meias-coimbra/
Equador
Artesanal Chocolate Shop “Equador” is a must see for those who like chocolate.
Working with cocoa since its origin, “Equador” offers unique gastronomic experiences, appealing to the senses and arousing emotions. More than a business, “Equador” defines itself as an experience.
Know more: https://www.hoteloslo-coimbra.pt/en/artesanal-chocolate-shop-equador-at-quebra-costas-coimbra/
A Camponeza
The Centenary Garrafeira of “Baixa de Coimbr”a that combines traditional products with the innovation of contemporary flavors, inviting the public to wine tastings and selected products and thus providing pleasant gastronomic gatherings.
Know more: https://www.hoteloslo-coimbra.pt/en/the-camponeza/
Chapelaria Salgueiro’s
More than a century old, it is the oldest store on Rua Ferreira Borges, in “Baixa de Coimbra”. One of the peculiarities is that it has always functioned as a headgear and still maintains several details from the past. Here you will not be indifferent to the familiarity of the space, the close and personalized service and the funny dynamics of the owners.
Know more: https://www.hoteloslo-coimbra.pt/en/salgueiros-a-headwear-store-in-baixa-de-coimbra/
Lucky Lux
A record store where pop/rock dominates but there are also fado, jazz, Brasil or África. You can find Amália Rodrigues as David Bowie among many other well-known names in the world of music. The store belongs to the publisher Lux, representative of several bands from Coimbra.
Know more: https://www.hoteloslo-coimbra.pt/en/lucky-lux-a-record-store-at-baixa-de-coimbra/
Atelier 13
Laurens De Geest, a Belgian sculptor, moves directly from Paris with “suitcases and luggage” to Coimbra and open “Atelier 13, in “Baixa de Coimbra”. An open atelier in “Baixa de Coimbra” where, in addition to seeing the artist Laurens at work and enjoying his pieces, you can even join him and “get your hands dirty” if you want to learn how to sculpt in clay or pottery.
Know more: https://www.hoteloslo-coimbra.pt/en/atelier-13-an-open-atelier-in-downtown/
Ilustração ao Vento
Ilustração ao Vento in Quebra Costas is an atelier where you find 100% original pieces.
“Ilustração ao Vento” is a space where we return to feel like a children and from where we can carry a memory that will always carry us to a fantastic universe of children.
Know more: https://www.hoteloslo-coimbra.pt/en/ilustracao-ao-vento-in-quebra-costas/
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