Category Archives: Coimbra

Azulejos, Coimbra

Posted on October 8, 2018 by admin

A few images of the glorious ceramic tile work that adorns public spaces and private residences throughout Coimbra. Click to enlarge.

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Exploring Coimbra

Posted on October 8, 2018 by admin

We had only one full day in Coimbra, so we wanted to make the most of it. We set out after a small breakfast provided by our hosts and headed downhill to Rio Mondego for some views back across the … Continue reading →

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Mais portas, Coimbra

Posted on October 8, 2018 by admin

Somebody please stop me… (Click to enlarge.)

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Coimbra, Arrival

Posted on October 7, 2018 by admin

We left Quinta do Cachao today and headed out on the three-hour drive to Coimbra, Portugal’s first capital and home to Universidade de Coimbra, founded in 1290 in Lisbon and moved to Coimbra in the 1500s. It’s one of the … Continue reading →

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