Things to Do in Coimbra
Centro & Silver Coast
Portugal's medieval university town, the Joanina library and a slower fado.
Coimbra was the medieval capital of Portugal and home to one of the oldest universities in Europe. The Joanina library, the cathedral and Coimbra fado all deserve more than a day.
Top things to do
- University of Coimbra, UNESCO listed
- Biblioteca Joanina, the baroque library
- Sé Velha cathedral and the old town
- Coimbra fado evening (different from Lisbon fado)
- ConÃmbriga Roman ruins nearby