Coimbra News, Events and Happenings
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After all, getting to know any given place from the perspective of an insider is one of the wonders of traveling, we encourage you to take the time to get to know Coimbra, Portugal.
1st June | 6:30 PM | Saint Francis Convent Kids Concert 4th June | 9:30 PM | Saint Francis Convent II Coimbra Choirs Contest 5th June | 4:00 PM | Salão Brazil Grupo do Beco presents a tribute to Jorge Aragão. 12th June | 10:00 AM |
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The “Barca Serrana” was, in the 19th century and part of the XX century, the most efficient way to transport passengers and goods between Penacova and Coimbra or, if necessary, Figueira da Foz, on the Atlantic coast. A large part of the population of Penacova worked on
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The hot summer days arrive and with them the desire to be outdoors in cool and lively places. This is how, after a few years closed for requalification and expansion works, the “Parque Verde do Mondego” and the “Docas Coimbra” are once again one of the favorite
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7th May | 9:30 PM | Saint Francis Convent “Pensão Flor” Concert 8th May | 5:30 PM | Salão Brazil Linda Martini Concert 20th May | 10:30 AM | Saint Francis Convent Play: Yolo – Sara Inês Gigante 21th May | 10 AM | Saint Francis Convent
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You really have to try the best ramen in Coimbra. Izakaya Oni is a japanese tavern, located at number 9 pedro rocha street, to which Coimbra fell in love with. Japanese culture is well represented in figures such as the Oni, a “playful demon” armed with sake
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Portuguese, genuine and quality products. “The day by day in Portuguese”, the phrase that can very well define the Trouxa Mocha store. After several years at Quebra Costas stairs, it now features in Rua Ferreira Borges, in downtown Coimbra. It offers a variety of items that are
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1st to 26th April | Saint Francis Convent Dance Festival. 10th April | 10 AM | Saint Francis Convent Concert for babies. 23th April | Praça do Comércio Antiques Fair. 25th and 26th April | Saint Francis Convent April 25th stories. 28th April | 10 PM |
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Rebolim river beach is a “small paradise” hidden in Coimbra. Situated on the right bank of the Mondego River, between the University’s “Polo II” campus and the residential area of Portela, it benefits from a secluded privileged location. It is accessible by bicycle, car or public transport.
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In Coimbra there are many places to eat this fish. Existing since before there were dinosaurs, hundreds of millions of years ago, the lamprey is one of the oldest animal species still in existence. It is called by many a “living fossil” and lives between the river
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13th March | 10 AM | Saint Francis Convent Concert for babies 19th March | 9:30 PM | Saint Francis Convet Bebel Gilberto Concert 20th March | 7 PM | Salão Brazil Douglas Dare Concert 24th to 26th March | 10 PM | Salão Brazil “Lipstick Festival”
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