Museu da Cidade Edifício Chiado

One of the main attractions of Coimbra’s central historic area, this fascinating preserved cathedral has a fortress design and Arabic touches.

Examine the range of Manueline and Romanesque architecture and inspect the artworks in the final resting place of two kings.

Go on a guided tour of a library containing countless tomes, Baroque architecture and an intriguing history entwined with a prison.

Appreciate the magnificent architecture of the former Bishop’s Palace, see religious sculptures and delve into an eerie Ancient Roman corridor.

This small garden centers on an old fountain, believed to be one of the earliest examples of Renaissance architecture in Portugal.

Enjoy the views from the bell tower and visit the Baroque library in the former prison on the campus of one of Europe’s oldest universities.