Coimbra
Learn about Coimbra
A concise introduction to Coimbra, its geography, history and culture.
Introduction
From Obidos, you can easily reach the oldest university city in Portugal: Coimbra. This town is situated on a steep hill rising from the river Mondego. Visit the old university with its magnificent library, the old Romanesque cathedral, historic monasteries and the botanical garden where you can spot many rare tropical trees.