Centro Histórico de Coimbra

The old town of Coimbra is characterized by narrow streets and steep, leading to the top of the Hill, where the city originated. Start on the street Ferreira Borges, where the Arco de Almedina mark the limits of the old city. Climbing the steps of the street of the coast, you will find the arc and the Palace Sub Laths, 16th century work of João de Rouen. A little further, Anto Tower marks the memory of poet António Nobre. In the middle of the slope, fascination with the beautiful view over the city. Around the street of Coutinhos, will come off the old cathedral and, at Rua Borges de Castro you will find the Church of São João de Almedina. Will pass after the homes of students, called republics, by the Church of San Salvador, by Railway and Port Finally, from the University, an institution which made Coimbra famous.