This month we suggest you get to know more closely an important part of Coimbra’s cultural scene: its musical tradition among the city’s students. The Academic Orfeon of Coimbra and the University of Coimbra (UC) will host the musical show “Tempo de Encontro(s)” on April 30th at
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We all know that the past shapes the present and the future. Therefore, the fact that Coimbra is still a trading city is not a surprise to anyone. Coimbra’s past has been shaped by centuries of tradition and many generations of traders who helped build the city
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The Praça do Comércio is one of the main squares in Coimbra’s historical center. This square, the same place where the Church of Santiago is located, hosts the city’s famous Antiques Fair every month. The church was built in the turn of the 12th century and it’s
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If you are hungry, do not read this article! Or, on the other hand, it may be best to read it in a snap and choose your new favorite spot in Coimbra to taste the best Portuguese food. Take a look at the list we have prepared
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With the new year starting, we want to help you get ready for new traditions. Especially the most delicious ones! Coimbra has a new set of gastronomic jaw-dropping options to offer, from typical cuisine to the most refined delicacies. Believe us! It’s worth experiencing all the places
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Portugal is one of the few countries in the world that eats cod preserved in salt. This popular food, subject to a historical process of conservation, practically shaped the Portuguese cuisine. That is why today is so easy to find national delicacies that include this type of
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This month our main story is about history. However, it’s not the type of history you can only find in museums. On the contrary! This part of Coimbra’s history can be found just a few steps away, on the walls of our hotel. The dishes ‘ratinho’ (literally
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This year Penela is the home of two amazing holy cribs that will surely attract tens of thousands of visitors. The village, located about 35 kilometers from Coimbra, is famous for the Holy Crib of Espinhal, a special installation with about 260 square meters that includes representative
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It’s often said that Coimbra is more than just its university. B ut there’s no denying the importance of this traditional institution in Coimbra’s history. T he students’ black capes, academic celebrations, rites of integration, Coimbra’s Song… It has all part been part of the city’s tradition
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In Coimbra nobody can forget 1969 and the Academic Crisis. In that same year, the students of Coimbra and the president of the Associação Académica de Coimbra stood up against the regime imposed years before by Salazar,demanding more rights for the students. Defying all rules, Alberto Martins
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