Singing in the moonlight. The street is quiet and motionless. The stars and the moon will be witnessing everything. In the silence we hear steps. They arrive. They are from Coimbra, wear black cloaks and will fulfill an Academy ritual, the Serenades. These take place at night,
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Fount of tears. Do you know the love story between D. Pedro and D. Inês de Castro? Part of this love story happened in Quinta das Lágrimas gardens, located on the opposite side of Mondego River. In general traits, D. Pedro was completely in love for D. Inês, one of the maids of his wife, D. Constança. They
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The amazing view from Hotel Oslo Coimbra’s roof-top terrace over the historical city center and University of Coimbra, UNESCO heritage area, is now more within everyone’s reach through Google Maps Street View! “Walk” on our roof-top terrace and build your excitment for your next visit!! Use the
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Food & Drink Lounge This month, we recommend the Terraço da Alta Food & Drink Lounge, a restaurant and bar open since November 2015. Located on Rua Padre António Vieira, it offers a privileged view over the city. A leisure spot to enjoy at any time –
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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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Av. Fernão de Magalhães, 25
3000-175 Coimbra, Portugal
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