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Quick facts
- Coimbra University, founded in 1290, is one of the oldest universities in Europe and has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2013.
- The Joanina Library, completed in 1720, houses over 200,000 rare books and is renowned for its stunning Baroque architecture.
- Coimbra is famed for its traditional fado music, with the city being the birthplace of this soulful genre, which has roots dating back to the early 19th century.
- The Biblioteca Joanina features not only an exquisite collection of books but also a unique ecosystem of bats that help preserve the library by controlling insect populations.
- The city’s historic center is home to the oldest Romanesque cathedral in Portugal, the Old Cathedral of Coimbra, which dates back to the 12th century.
Travel details
- Country
- Portugal
- Wind (now)
- 8 km/h
- Coordinates
- 40.2033, -8.4103
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