Guide · Portugal

Coimbra and Roman Centre

Coimbra and Roman Centre links a compact sequence of named visitor places so each day remains geographically understandable without adding filler stops.

3 days5 stopsModerate pace

The trip, in order

Follow the route day by day. Times and prices can change, so check official information before you travel.

Day 1

University quarter

Coimbra

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    University of Coimbra

    University of Coimbra focuses attention on cultural, educational or creative heritage rooted in its setting in Coimbra. At University of Coimbra, focus on principal public spaces, architecture and features linked to its cultural role, while the surrounding setting helps explain how the place connects with its city, coast, mountains or historic landscape.

    Duration
    90 minutes suggested
    Price
    Check the current official admission information.
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Managed access and opening arrangements may vary by season, weather or public holiday; check the official source before travelling.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
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    Joanina Library

    Joanina Library focuses attention on collections, interpretation and the building that houses them in Coimbra. At Joanina Library, focus on principal galleries, representative objects and architectural context, while the surrounding setting helps explain how the place connects with its city, coast, mountains or historic landscape.

    Duration
    90 minutes suggested
    Price
    Check the current official admission information.
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Managed access and opening arrangements may vary by season, weather or public holiday; check the official source before travelling.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
Day 2

Monastic and family attractions

Coimbra

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    Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Velha

    Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Velha focuses attention on religious architecture and the art associated with worship in Coimbra. At Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Velha, focus on the main façade, interior spaces and stone or decorative detail, while the surrounding setting helps explain how the place connects with its city, coast, mountains or historic landscape.

    Duration
    90 minutes suggested
    Price
    Check the current official admission information.
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Managed access and opening arrangements may vary by season, weather or public holiday; check the official source before travelling.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
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    Portugal dos Pequenitos

    Portugal dos Pequenitos focuses attention on collections, interpretation and the building that houses them in Coimbra. At Portugal dos Pequenitos, focus on principal galleries, representative objects and architectural context, while the surrounding setting helps explain how the place connects with its city, coast, mountains or historic landscape.

    Duration
    90 minutes suggested
    Price
    Check the current official admission information.
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Managed access and opening arrangements may vary by season, weather or public holiday; check the official source before travelling.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
Day 3

Roman archaeology

Conímbriga

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    Conímbriga

    Conímbriga focuses attention on archaeological remains that make earlier settlement or ritual activity visible in Coimbra. At Conímbriga, focus on excavated structures, surviving stonework and the site layout, while the surrounding setting helps explain how the place connects with its city, coast, mountains or historic landscape.

    Duration
    120 minutes suggested
    Price
    Check the current official admission information.
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Managed access and opening arrangements may vary by season, weather or public holiday; check the official source before travelling.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information