Praça do Comércio
In this square, one of the prettiest in Coimbra, there are the São Tiago and São Bartolomeu Churches, the Pelourinho (pillory) and 17thand 18th centuries buildings. At the area there are also several commercial establishments and esplanades and various fairs take place here. The names of the streets that start from the square descend from the works people had, selling the final product at the square.
Contacts
Praça do Comércio
3000-116,Coimbra
- Easy external parking
- Discovering
Characteristics
Outdoor activities near Praça do Comércio
Rua Visconde da Luz
Walking area right in the centre of the city, crowded with intense commercial activity, including hawkers.
Largo da Portagem
Small garden-like square, with several commercial establishments around it. At the centre rises a statue paying homage to Joaquim António de Aguiar.
Percurso pela Baixa Citadina
This tour recognizes the area exterior to the medieval walls, where initially were established military and religious orders, by the Mondego River. Begin at th…
Percurso pela Zona Antiga da Cidade
The old area of Coimbra is characterized by narrow and steep streets that lead to the top of the hill, where the city was born. This tour begins at the Ferreir…
Rua Ferreira Borges
Portuguese stone-paved roadway with lots of stir and strong commercial traditions.
