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Attractions in Coimbra

Sights, markets, museums and nights out in Coimbra, with our top choices first and then the places readers open most.

8 places

ChurchOld Cathedral of Coimbra

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ChurchMonastery of the Holy Cross (Coimbra)

Museu Nacional de Machado de Castro

MuseumMachado de Castro National Museum

University of Coimbra

SightUniversity of Coimbra

Mosteiro de Santa Clara-a-Velha

TempleMosteiro de Santa Clara-a-Velha

Mosteiro de Santa Clara-a-Nova

TempleMonastery of Santa Clara-a-Nova

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GardenJardim Botânico da Universidade de Coimbra

Biblioteca Joanina

SightBiblioteca Joanina

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