Are you wondering what are the best things to do in Coimbra? Not sure if it’s worth visiting as a day trip from Porto or Lisbon? Read further, and find…
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Discover the oldest universities In Europe; Break.com
The oldest leading universities in Europe are not only characterized by education but also cultural and feature high national history. This beautiful and unique architectural touch is an indisputable feature when mentioning these universities.
The biennial refurbishing a Unesco World Heritage city one building at a time; Jose da Silva; Art Newspaper
An encounter with Coimbra; Konstantin Arnold; Deutsche Welle
Porto Portugal and Coimbra for a Day; NR Venkatesh; GoNOMAD Travel
Porto, Portugal and Coimbra: A visit to this lively city on the Douro river, made famous for its port wines, and a stop in the University town of Coimbra.
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The 20 Oldest Universities in the World; Sion Phillpott; Career Addict
Browse our list of the oldest universities in the world and explore the history of some of the most prestigious institutions dating as far back as 1088.
Top 10 Oldest Universities In The World Still In Operation; Vikas Shukla; Value Walk
Here we take a look at the top 10 oldest university in the world still in operation. Though these institutions were established several…
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Why I chose Viking’s ‘Portugal River of Gold’ cruise for my 100th country trip (Part 1); Janice Nieder; Stark Insider
This year not only was Portugal voted “The Best European Travel Destination” but they also received 20 other awards at the 2018 World Travel Awards
Here’s what we did on our Portugal River Cruise with Viking; Cam & Nicole Wears; Traveling Canucks
River Cruise in Portugal’s Douro Valley. We’ve returned from a fun river cruise in Portugal
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12 secret places to visit in Portugal for nature, food and culture; iNews
In the first of a three-part series, Lonely Planet’s Kevin Raub reveals some of the country’s lesser-known highlights.
1. Granite playground
Parque Nacional da Peneda-Geres, Portugal’s only national park, can sometimes be hard to squeeze into an itinerary between wine-tasting in the Douro, port-imbibing in Porto and dining in Lisbon, which is a shame. Wandering among its 100 or so granite villages inhabited by farmers and shepherds gives a flavour of a life little changed since the 12th century. The park – in the country’s north-east – also has an abundance of hiking opportunities.
2. Rural retreat
One of Portugal’s most impressive, under-the-radar places to bed down is Aldeia da Mata Pequena, located just outside the former royal enclave of Mafra, 45km north-east of Lisbon. Former Lisbonite Diogo Batalha has restored 13 ruined structures of a 300-year-old village and flipped them into fabulous, historically accurate stone cottages.
The village’s former wineries, barns, bakeries and homes retain original elements, which you can now sleep in. Doubles from €60 (£52), aldeiadamatapequena.com
3. Hydroelectric hotspot
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How this pristine 15th-century Hebrew Bible survived the Inquisition; Cnaan Liphshiz; The Jewish Standard
COIMBRA, Portugal — From its mountaintop perch, the University of Coimbra towers majestically over the downtown square that used to be the regional headquarters of the Portuguese Inquisition.
It’s a fitting location for the 737-year-old university, the seventh oldest in the world, which outsmarted and outlived the campaign of persecution against Jews and freethinkers unleashed by the Catholic Church and Portugal’s rulers in 1536.
“This place was almost literally an ivory tower of knowledge during those dark times,” António Eugénio Maia do Amaral, assistant director of the university’s 500-year-old library, recently told JTA.
