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Coimbra, known as Portugal's most romantic city, was the inspiration for the song "April in Portugal." On the weather-washed right bank of the muddy Mondego, Coimbra is also the educational center of the country. Dinis I originally founded its university at Lisbon in 1290. Over the years, the university moved back and forth between Lisbon and Coimbra, but in 1537 it settled here for good. Many of the country's leaders were educated here, including Dr. António Salazar, dictator from 1932 to 1968. Coimbra is at its best when the university is in session. Students still wear black capes; their briefcases bear colored ribbons denoting the school they attend. Yellow, for example, stands for medicine.
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Hotel Quinta das Lagrimas
Rua Antonio Augusto Goncalves
Coimbra 3041-901 Map Distance: 0.9 mi. (from destination center) Hotel Class: 
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Rua da Liberdade n 20
FIGUEIRA DA FOZ 3080-168 Map Distance: 23.9 mi. (from destination center) Hotel Class: 
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AttractionsConvento de Santa Clara-a-Nova
Rua Santa Isabel
Coimbra, Portugal Distance: 0.7 mi. (from destination center) Description: Commanding a view of Coimbra's right bank, the New Convent of St. Clara contains the tomb of... Read More Igreja e Mosteiro da Santa Cruz
Praça do 8 de Maio
Coimbra, Portugal Distance: 0.7 mi. (from destination center) Description: This former monastery was founded in the late 12th century during the reign of Afonso... Read More Portugal dos Pequenitos
Jardim do Portugal dos Pequenitos
Coimbra, Portugal Distance: 0.7 mi. (from destination center) Description: For children, this mixture of miniature houses—"Portugal for the Little Ones"—from... Read More AirportsMajor Airports near Coimbra
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Jasmine Cottage - Restored stone cottage in Central Portugal with beautiful views.
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1 Sleeps: 4
Amenities: BBQ, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, DVD Player, Fireplace, Internet Access, Lounge, Pets OK, Smoking OK, Swimming Pool, TV, Woodburning Stove
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Coimbra Portugal - Quinta das Eiras
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2 Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Blender, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Central heating, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Full kitchen, Hair Dryer, Iron, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Refrigerator, Swimming Pool, Toaster, Towels, Utensils
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2 Bedroom VACATION HOME in COIMBRA, PORTUGAL
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1 Sleeps: 2
Amenities: BBQ, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Freezer, Garage, Iron, Lounge, Microwave, Oven, Pets OK, Refrigerator, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV, Toaster, Towels
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