The historical University city of Coimbra

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Lying halfway between Lisbon and Oporto in the Beiras region of central Portugal, venerable Coimbra nestles on the banks of the River Mondego in dignified glory. Famed for its university - the oldest in the country - and a fantastic collection of handsome churches, serene monasteries, and lively cultural institutions, Coimbra is also a busy commercial hub with its many shops, boutiques, and appetizing choice of cafés and restaurants. The city center is divided into two neighborhoods, the Lower Town and the Upper Town. Its historic heart lies high above the Mondego on Alcaçova hill, known to the Romans as Aeminium. Here, medieval convents, cathedrals, and some fine museums cluster around the old University. We are accessing the old part of the city through Rua Amoxarife. Two of old men gathered around a barrel on the porch of the general store. The old man sitting on a box and a game of checkers appeared to be in progress. When it started to rain they didn't stop. One of the oldest games the world has ever played is checkers. Checkers, known as draughts in Europe, date back almost 5000 years. More photos is my Porto album.

1. centre A checkers game does not stop when it rains, 2. top left Discover Universidade de Coimbra one of the oldest universities in the world, 3. Stunning city-wide views from the University of Coimbra, 4. Strolling around the upper town of Coimbra, 5. Coimbra's labyrinth of lanes of the upper town, 6. Strolling down the upper streets of Coimbra, 7. Shopping street of Coimbra after closing, 8. Tricana de Coimbra, 9. Upper Coimbra with facades and hanging laundry, 10. Peaceful seats at the Cloister of the Old Cathedral of Coimbra, 11. Biblioteca Joanina - Les Arts au Portugal, 12. The classic charm of hotel Astória, 13. Jesus and the Apostles in the Old Cathedral of Coimbra

De Portugese stad Coimbra heeft tijdens de middeleeuwen gefungeerd als hoofdstad. Destijds stond de stad bekend als Aeminium. De plaats ligt ongeveer 120 kilometer ten zuiden van de stad Porto vandaan. In Coimbra zijn veel waardevolle herinneringen bewaard gebleven die ons meer kunnen vertellen over de afgelopen zeven eeuwen. De universiteit heeft hier een groot aandeel in gehad. De vele studenten die de stad telt zorgen dat de plaatselijke horeca niets te kort komt. Er zijn dan ook veel gezellige clubs, bars, terrassen en restaurants te vinden. Qua festivals doet de stad Coimbra het ook erg goed. Massaal trekken bezoekers richting de stad als de ‘Festa das Latas of Queima das Fitas’ de stad lijken over te nemen. De studenten houden de historie volle stad Coimbra goed in leven. De rust vind je vooral in de groene delen van de stad. Parken zoals Penedo da Saudade, Santa Cruz Park, Mata Nacional do Choupal en de botanische tuin van de universiteit worden dan ook veelvuldig bezocht door zowel gasten als de lokale bevolking zelf. Het oude stadshart is trapsgewijs aangelegd en ligt schilderachtig op de oever van de Rio Mondego. De kleine voetgangerstraatjes zijn rijk aan schoenen-, kleding-, en antiekwinkels. Op de Rua Amoxarife zitten twee oude mannen bij de ingang van een winkel. De oude man zit buiten op een houten kistje en speelt een potje dammen. Eén van de oude spellen die in de wereld ooit is gespeeld dateren van zo'n 5000 jaar geleden. Meer foto's zien in m'n Porto album.

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Taken in: Portugal / Coimbra / Coimbra (show map)

Taken on: May 7, 2016

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