French Coimbra Private Tours

Coimbra World Heritage W/ Visit the University

On the banks of the river Mondego, Coimbra is famous for its prestigious University, located on the top of a hill. Founded in 1290 by King D. Dinis, it is the oldest Portuguese-speaking University and one of the oldest in the world, which over time has shaped its image to become "the city of students". Listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage site in 2013, Coimbra offers an outstanding urban typology, with a number of 16th century colleges, a fascinating maze of old streets and a lively downtown.