Among the many archaeological structures dating back to the Roman era, when Coimbra was the settlement of Aeminium, are its well-preserved aqueduct and cryptoporticus. Similarly, buildings from the period when Coimbra was the capital of Portugal (from 1131 to 1255) still remain. During the Late Middle Ages, with its decline as the political centre of the Kingdom of Portugal, Coimbra began to evolve into a major cultural centre. This was in large part helped by the establishment the University of Coimbra in 1290, the oldest academic institution in the Portuguese-speaking world.
Apart from attracting many European and international students, the university is visited by many tourists for its monuments and history. Its historical buildings were classified as a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 2013: "Coimbra offers an outstanding example of an integrated university city with a specific urban typology as well as its own ceremonial and cultural traditions that have been kept alive through the ages."
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And here is the immortal Amalia Rodrigues singing the famous Portuguese fado "Coimbra".
Beautiful composition :)
ReplyDeleteGoing back to Lisbon for a few days in April, don't know if I have time to see anything else, but this place is beautiful.
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What a fascinating photo.
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Marvelous skyline in the first photo. What a view.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing city. I had never heard of it before, having only visited Lisbon for one day while on a cruise.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed this post immensely, particularly the photograph of the city going up the hill, looking as if the houses had grown on top of one another for years.
K
Coimbra was so amazing! Beautiful picture.
ReplyDeleteVery good picture with amazing light.
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