Sé Velha de Coimbra Have you ever imagined living in a village inside a city? That’s what we are going to talk about. In Coimbra, in the area of the Old Cathedral, everyone knows everyone else and live in a family environment. The residents are mostly seniors
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It’s Christmas time! December is finally here and it’s time to celebrate Santa’s arrival and experience the best Portuguese traditions. If Portugal and our customs are still a novelty to you, get ready for a huge amount of enthusiasm and joy! And don’t worry if you haven’t
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The crib is an important Christmas tradition in Portugal. No home is complete without a crib during the holidays. This usually means half a dozen tiny figures that occupy a small space next to the Christmas tree, but there are exceptions to this rule. One of these
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If you are going to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Coimbra, get ready for a big party. This month we suggest you enjoy the New Year’s Eve party on December 31st, a celebration organized by the Chamber of Coimbra and that will spread across the Largo da
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Coimbra is changing, but the revolution that locals and visitors are currently witnessing is the best of all: the ones that enables innovation, but also preserves the city’s past and tradition. In a moment’s notice, the city gained several new (delicious) attractions that you have to visit.
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If you’ve read our report, you learned that the area surrounding the Quebra Costas is becomingeven more interesting, but also that there is an unbreakable link between regional cuisine and Portugal’s traditional melody: the beautiful Fado. It’s no coincidence that this connection becomes even more obvious at
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Have you ever heard of escape games? This month we suggest you try one of these adventures without leaving Coimbra. The concept involves a group of friends, family or co-workers (maximum of five people) who have to solve a series of puzzles in 60 minutes to get
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Although October is usually a month dedicated to the new students that are just now arriving at the University of Coimbra and all the related traditions, this month we decided to dedicate our report to an excellent initiative that intends to promote the cultural heritage that make
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Respecting Coimbra’s tradition, the ‘Festa das Latas e Insígnias de Coimbra’ – better known as Latada – is back in October. The event’s history is intimately connected with the history of the University and the city itself. The roots of this celebration, which aims to welcome and
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One of the highlights of October in Coimbra is, without a doubt, the Latada parade. This year the procession will take place on the 18th October, the last day of the Festa das Latas, closing the students’ celebration with a flourish. Thousands of students will parade through
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