Coimbra
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Coimbra is a city in Portugal.
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Get in
By TRAIN or BUS from:
Oporto - takes aproximatelly 1 hour
Lisbon - takes aproximatelly 2 hour
Get around
Visit Castle in Montemor-o-Velho (about 35km)
Beach in Figueira da Foz (about 50km)
See
Mondego River
Botanic Garden
Jardim da Sereia - "Mermaid's Garden"
Parque Manuel da Nóbrega - City Park, nearby Mondego River
University of Coimbra
Sta. Clara-a-Nova Convent
Eurostadium Cidade de Coimbra - one of Euro2004 stages
Conimbriga, the largest roman ruins in Portugal
Do
Buy
Eat
Find the "Zé Manel dos Ossos" tasca
Drink
Try the different varieties of firewater. One is made only from grapes while the other is made from mixed fruit. Each have a unique and different after taste.
Sleep
The posada de juventude is quite cheap. In June 2005 the going rate was 6 Euro a night.
Get out
- à Capela bar, were you can find yourself sorrounded by Portuguese Guitar tunes and "Fado de Coimbra" get a grip of this so traditional local culture
- Diligência Bar - also typical night bar were you'll find Fado de Coimbra
External links
University of Coimbra
City of Coimbra
Other related links
http://www.turismo-centro.pt/regiao/concelhos/coimbra/
http://www.regiaocentro.net/lugares/coimbra/default.asp
A. Carlos Seixas - Portuguese music composer from Coimbra
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