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Estátua de João de Deus
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Avenida Doutor Marnoco e Sousa - Penedo da Saudade
3000, Coimbra
Statue built to pay homage to the poet and pedagogue João de Deus (1830-1896). It is sited in a place called the “poets’ retreat” where also are several statues and effigies of famous poets that have been in the students’ city.
Estátua de Bissaya Barreto
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Avenida da Guarda Inglesa
3040-193, Coimbra
Bronze statue raised to pay homage to the eminent professor and surgeon Bissaya Barreto (1886-1974). It has a stone basis with the following inscription: “Let us do our children happy”.
Estátua de João Paulo II
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Praça João Paulo II
3000-227, Coimbra
Bronze statue built in praise of His Holiness the Pope João Paulo II.
Estátua de Eça de Queirós
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Avenida Doutor Marnoco e Sousa - Penedo da Saudade
3000, Coimbra
At the Penedo da Saudade, on of the most romantic spots of Coimbra, there is a place called the “retiro dos Poetas” (the poets retreat), where are several effigies of famous Portuguese, among which the Eça de Queirós effigy.
Edifício no Largo do Ramal
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Largo do Romal, 2
3025-314, Coimbra
Urban building of quadrangular, with two floors and roof in coverage of four waters. Highlighted by a panel of tiles dating from the 18th century, representing our Lady of the conception.
Cruzeiros de Celas
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Largo da Cruz de Celas
3000-132, Coimbra
Set of two cruises, one dated 1622 and the other of 1623. The cell Cross features four steps, a base with two inscriptions and a simple, unadorned cross. The cross of the monastery features a pedestal box, a simple Doric column and a small cross with Crown of thorns and an inscription.
Cruzeiro do Botão
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Rua Frei Francisco Macedo
3020-521, Coimbra
Cruise ship built in the seventeenth century, with a templete of classical inspiration, a domed roof supported by four pillars and, inside, a flat forend column and the image of Christ Crucified.
Painéis de Azulejo representando Monumentos da Cidade
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Rua Olímpio Nicolau Rui Fernandes
3000-303, Coimbra
Glazed tiles paintings representing city monuments.
Fonte Nova / Fonte dos Judeus
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Praça 8 de Maio
3000-300, Coimbra
Public fountain from the D. João V period, with two ajutages and a large tank. This magnificent baroque construction is located in front of the Manga Garden, at the place where the Santa Cruz Tower once was. It is sided by the Montarroio stairs.
Fonte de Santo António dos Olivais
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Rua Afrânio Peixoto
3000-013, Coimbra
Source with one spout and a small tank, surrounded by a stone structure that forms banks on both sides. Highlighting some high relief engravings.