Once the capital of Portugal and still home to one of the oldest universities in Europe, Coimbra is a blend of medieval charm, student energy, and cultural depth. This travel guide covers everythi ...

Our travels take us through the heartland of Portugal. Saving the capital city ... university city of Coimbra. Fortified on its hill, overlooking the Mondego River, in its medieval heyday, this ...

known as the Venice of Portugal for its river, canals and colorful crescent-moon moliceiro boats that ply their waters. And then there’s Coimbra, the medieval capital. A popular fado song has it ...

Tim Pozzi offers an essential cultural guide to a Coimbra in Portugal, a city with a glorious past, a poetic soul and a unique sound. The old cathedral in Coimbra, the former capital of Portugal ...

Those who make the short trip inland to Coimbra (pronounced "Cwimbra") will find that the city known as "the Oxford of Portugal" has a great deal to offer. As I wandered along its medieval cobbled ...

Sharjah Literary Days held in Coimbra to bolster Emirati and Arab culture in Portugal Sharjah ... Best Historical Film category at the Brussels Capital Film Festival and a Golden award for ...

Located midway between Lisbon and Porto, Portugal’s 13th century former capital has long been known for the University of Coimbra, the oldest in the country, founded in 1290. Now the riverfront ...

Today Rafa Vieira writes to us from Coimbra, Portugal, and tells us why this ... on your cover or website because it was the Portuguese capital during 12th century, and is still a fundamental ...