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Monuments & Attractions

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 (...)

Cities & Villages

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.  (...)

Cities & Villages

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.  (...)

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Walking Tour in Coimbra: Coimbra essentials

This walking tour unveils the must-see stops of one of the most ancient university cities in Europe. (...)

Monuments & Attractions

Viseu Walking Tour

This walking tour will lead you across some of the most important landmarks of Viseu, a city made of granite, noble character and endless flowers! (...)

Churches & Monasteries

Vista Alegre Chapel

Also known as the Chapel of Our Lady of Penha de França, Vista Alegre Chapel is a pivotal place within the Vista Alegre complex. Built in the late 17th century by the Bishop D. Manuel de Moura Manuel to fulfil (...)