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Church of Our Lady of Pópulo

Classified National Monument in 1910, the stunning Church of Our Lady of Pópulo is integrated within the thermal complex in Caldas da Rainha. Renewed in 2023, this church dates back to 1485.   (...)

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Thermal Hospital of Caldas da Rainha

Considered the oldest thermal hospital in the world, the iconic Thermal Hospital of Caldas da Rainha named after Queen Leonor is a must-see spot of this charming city. Its thermal waters have indisputable anti-inflammatory qualities that continue to attract many (...)

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Glass sky

Definitely the best entry to the mesmerising Park D. Carlos I in the charming city of Caldas da Rainha! The glass sky is a magical portal to a world of beauty and pure bewilderment. (...)

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Cabinet of Curiosities of the University of Coimbra

Housed in the Science Museum of the University of Coimbra, the Cabinet of Curiosities is a realistic recreation of an 18th century cabinet of curiosities, showcasing "the whole world in just one place". A place bursting with exoticism in an (...)

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Perfect for families

Once the capital of the Portuguese kingdom, Coimbra sparks with historical richness and cultural grandeur. Coimbra is actually one of the top destinations for 2025 according to the world-acclaimed New York Times. Offering a never-ending list of iconic landmarks, the (...)

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Castle of Porto de Mós

The Castle of Porto de Mós, near Leiria, is certainly one of the most eye-catching castles in the whole region of Center of Portugal! (...)

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Moreira de Rei Necropolis

Moreira de Rei Necropolis, located in the village Moreira de Rei, 7 km away from the Historical Village Trancoso, holds the largest collection of anthropomorphic granite-carved graves in the Iberian Peninsula of over 700 tombs.  (...)

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Aristides de Sousa Mendes Museum

Aristides de Sousa Mendes Museum, housed in the iconic Casa do Passal, has opened its doors, celebrating the memory of a great man who saved thousands of persons from the horror of the Holocaust. A landmark praised by Pope Francis (...)

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Monastery of Santa Maria de Seiça

Located by the Seiça river stream, only 20 minutes away from the charming coastal city of Figueira da Foz, the Monastery of Santa Maria de Seiça is the proud inheritor of the Cistercian legacy. Classified National Monument in 2023, this (...)

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Lines of Torres: an historical route

The Lines of Torres are beyond any doubt one of the most complex military defense systems ever built in the world. Erected between 1809 and 1814, this extraordinary system included 3 lines of defense, extending over 85 km from the (...)

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The Lines of Torres - the routes

The Lines of Torres are among world's most elaborate defensive systems ever built.  (...)

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Walking Tour: the other side of Coimbra

Embraced by the Mondego River, the enchanting city of Coimbra has countless attractions on both sides of the river.  (...)