The rich beer heritage of the city of Coimbra is undeniable. In 1924 the “Companhia de Cervejas de Coimbra” was created and its small factory in the downtown area. In the 1950s the Factory moved to the industrial area of the city because larger facilities were needed.
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2nd to 4th September | Casa das Artes Bissaya Barreto Festival Les Siestes 7th September | 9:30 P.M. | TAGV Play: “A Invenção do Nordeste” 8th September | 7:00 P.M. | Convento São Francisco Play: “Eu sou Clarice, Rita Calçada” 10th September | 9:30 P.M. | Convento
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The Palace of Sub-Ripas, which includes the “Upper House” or “Casa do Arco” and the “Lower House” or “Casa da Torre”, was a former defensive tower on the city wall of Coimbra (Torre da Contenda). The tower was adapted to a residency in the century XVI and
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Aristides de Sousa Mendes was a Portuguese diplomat who, during the Second World War, saved around 30,000 lives from Nazi persecution. As Consul of Portugal in Bordeaux, in the year of the invasion of France by Nazi Germany – in 1940, Aristides de Sousa Mendes issued thousands
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The city of Coimbra is one of the most emblematic Portuguese cities and stands out for the landscapes over the Mondego River, the view to the University of Coimbra and the monuments. In this article we have chosen some of the most Instagrammable places in Coimbra,
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16th July to 27th August | Concerts in several places 13º Festival Quebra 28th July to 7th August | Cantanhede Cultural event that combines music, art and gastronomy. 1st August to 2nd September | Exploratory Summer vacation with science on exploratory. 5th August | 9:30 PM |
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A space with a wide and varied offer of concepts. “Praça do Mercado”, a restaurant area recently opened on the first floor of the traditional D. Pedro V Market, has offered this space a proper upgrade of dynamic and life. A modern and unpretentious space with a
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Gourmet Grocery Store Vítor and Miguel (father and son) opened the Gourmet Grocery “Sabores do Douro” nine years ago at Largo das Olarias in downtown Coimbra. “But how did a family from Moimenta da Beira, a village in the district of Viseu, end up in Coimbra?!” It
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This month of August you can enjoy the city of Coimbra and all it has to offer and have an all-inclusive summer. Culture, Art, Music, Sport and Beach. Here we leave some top suggestions for a great August in Coimbra, with activities for all tastes. Nature Activities If you’re looking
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1st to 10th July | 9:30 PM | Jardim da Sereia Free Concerts 1st to 10th July | 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM| Praça do Comércio Book fair 2nd July | 21:30 PM | Salão Brazil Robin Nolan Concert 7th July | 6:00 PM | Igreja Rainha
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Av. Fernão de Magalhães, 25
3000-175 Coimbra, Portugal
Tel. +351 239 829 071
(national landline call)
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