The Botanical Garden was built by the Marquis of Pombal as part of a policy to modernize the University of Coimbra. This beautiful green space brings together thousands of species of scientific interest, both exotic and native, as well as decorative elements such as ponds and fountains. Guided tours include a section of the forest, the cold greenhouse, the tropical greenhouses, and the central square of the garden.

A Romanesque temple founded in 1131, during the reign of King Afonso Henriques, outside the walls of Coimbra. In the first half of the 16th century, the Monastery was completely renovated by order of King Manuel I. Its main portal, executed by Chanterenne between 1522 and 1525, is its most emblematic piece. Inside, highlights include the Manueline vault covering the nave of the church, the tombs of King Afonso Henriques and King Sancho I, the Chapter Room (a Manueline work executed by Diogo de Boutaca), the Chapel of Saint Teotónio (a Mannerist work by the sculptor Tomé Velho), and the …

The university, founded in 1290, is one of the oldest in Europe. After alternating between Lisbon and Coimbra, it was definitively transferred to the city on the Mondego River in 1537, during the reign of King João III, establishing itself in the Royal Palace. The building became the property of the University in 1597, during the Philippine rule, and underwent several renovations over time. In 1772, the Marquis of Pombal gave new statutes to the University, and the Faculties of Mathematics and Philosophy were created, in addition to several Institutes. Notable features of the set include: the Iron Gate (the …

The importance of this place is mainly related to the love story of Don Pedro and Lady Inês de Castro. It's worth highlighting the romantic beauty of the Quinta, the rarity of some botanical specimens (some classified as trees of national interest), the Gothic window, and the fountain, believed to be the Fountain of Love sung about by Camões. The Solar da Quinta, built in the 18th century by the Osório Cabral family, currently houses a charming hotel.

The first stone of this building was laid on July 3, 1649, during the reign of King John IV. The new Monastery was built to house the body of Queen Saint Isabel and the Poor Clare nuns from the original Convent of Santa Clara, which was in an advanced state of disrepair. The church, with a single nave, consists of a choir and a chancel. In the lower choir is the original tomb of Queen Saint Isabel, executed by Master Pero in 1330, a work sculpted from a single block of limestone. On the walls, tiles and altarpieces from the …

The monastery was originally founded by Dona Mor Dias in 1283. In the 14th century, Clement V granted permission to Dona Isabel of Aragon to found a new monastery, which was established on the same site, with the renovation and expansion of the old buildings. The church was consecrated in 1330 and suffered its first floods in 1331. The degradation caused by the floods led to its abandonment in 1677. The church, with its vaulted nave, is an example of mendicant Gothic architecture. Notable features include the remarkable Hispano-Moorish tile panels, the rose window on the western façade, and the …

A magnificent Jesuit temple, part of the College of the Society of Jesus, whose construction began in 1598. After the expulsion of the Jesuits from Portugal in 1759, it was handed over to the Cathedral Chapter. The main façade, austere yet elegant, is composed of two superimposed sections corresponding to two distinct construction periods: the first section, up to two-thirds of its height, is in the classical style, while the second is in the Baroque style. Inside, noteworthy features include the various Baroque carved altars from the late 17th century, the organs located on the side walls of the chancel, …

This is one of the most beautiful Portuguese Romanesque monuments, with an external appearance resembling a fortified church. The current construction began in 1162, during the reign of King Afonso Henriques. It served as the Episcopal See until 1772 and subsequently belonged to the Misericórdia (a charitable institution) until 1778. From 1785 to 1816 it was occupied by the Third Order of Saint Francis, and after that date it became the seat of the parish of São Cristóvão. The main façade features a magnificent portal, formed by arches supported by columns with decorated capitals. The 13th-century cloister was the first …

Inaugurated in 1940, this space features small replicas of typical Portuguese houses, monuments, and traditional and colonial architecture. The Bissaya Barreto Museum, created and designed by architect Cassiano Branco, has been part of the Bissaya Barreto Foundation's heritage since 1959. The exhibits also include a spacesuit museum, a naval display, and furniture. The highlight is the Brazilian pavilion, which hosts several temporary exhibitions.

Quinta do Vesúvio is a true "living museum" of ancestral and artisanal practices in the production of Port wine, notably the foot treading in the large granite tanks in its cellar.