Arts & Culture
Historical cafés and writers
Coimbra has always been one of the most culturally relevant cities in Portugal. Its historical cafes were the stage of many enlightening discussions between prominent Portuguese writers, where they shared their visions for the future of the country. The historic Café Paraíso in Tomar is a must-see stop of Portugal's Templar city, meeting point of prestigious intellectuals like Umberto Eco. Óbidos is a major open-air bookshop, a place where the written word is worshipped and celebrated.