Coimbra News, Events and Happenings
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Christmas Market 28th November to 23rd December | Praça do Comércio Christmas Village 29th November to 06th January | Portugal dos Pequenitos Lux Interior Festival 04th, 05th and 07th December | TAGV and Salão Brazil “DELFINS U OUTRO LADO” 5th December | 21:30 | Convento São Francisco Frottole e
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At the heart of the Paço das Escolas stands one of the University of Coimbra’s most precious treasures: Saint Michael’s Chapel. Small in size but grand in beauty, it is a space where faith, art, and history have been intertwined for more than five centuries. Its origins
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Some stories are born unexpectedly, and X-Cake is one of them. The project began during the pandemic, when architect Inês Barreto saw her work slow down and, together with her friend Filipa Rovira, transformed her home kitchen into a small dessert studio. What started as a pastime
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XXXIII FESTUNA | Coimbra International Tuna Festival 01st November | 20:30 | Teatro Académico de Gil Vicente Linha de Fuga Festival 06th to 30th November | Several Locations in the City Tiago Bettencourt 06th November | 21h30 | Convento São Francisco Coimbra Gastronomic Region Festival 14th to
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The longest river located entirely in Portugal is born in the Serra da Estrela mountains and, after winding through hills and valleys, reaches one of its most emblematic stretches in the heart of Coimbra, before flowing into the Atlantic at Figueira da Foz. More than just a
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Festa das Latas e Imposição de Insígnias 1st to 5th October | Praça da Canção Correntes De Um Só Rio Festival 1st to 5th October | Convento São Francisco Em pleno dia… Astronomia – Super Lua! 4th, 5th, 18th and 19th October | UC Exploratório Jazz ao Centro Festival 10th
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In the heart of Coimbra’s downtown lies a piece of Italy: Il Tartufo. The name says it all, inspired by the truffle, the precious subterranean mushroom that is a true gastronomic treasure. Il Tartufo is also defined by the space in which it welcomes its guests. Inside,
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Coimbra is much more than its university, historic streets, and fado. Nestled between the refreshing Mata Nacional do Choupal and the serene Mondego River is a special place: the Centro Hípico de Coimbra (Coimbra Equestrian Center). This is where equestrian sports meet the tranquility of nature, creating
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Since October 2024, Coimbra’s downtown has gained a new cultural space that promises to make a difference. Art Gallery Victoria was born from a passion for art and the desire to create an independent venue dedicated to showcasing local, emerging, and established artists. More than just a
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Brew! Coimbra 12nd to 14th September | Verd’O Parque, UC Exploratório A Dois Tempos: Birds Are Indie 13th Setembro | 22:00 | Praça do Comércio Encontros Mágicos 16th to 21st September | Several Places Quintas ao Largo: Luís Travassos 18th September | 19:00 | Largo do Poço Festival
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