COIMBRA, Portugal — It’s mid-morning in this old university town of steep, winding streets and whitewashed buildings, but you won’t find many students around. Most of them went to bed just a ...

Exploring Portugal’s colorful Coimbra. By Rick Steves July 15, 2015. Coimbra's main pedestrian drag, which divides the lower and upper parts of the old town, is a delight to explore.

Once the capital of Portugal and still home to one of the oldest universities in Europe, Coimbra is a blend of medieval charm, student energy, and cultural depth. This travel guide covers ...

Coimbra, Portugal Fresh claims to fame. July 20, 2021 6:36 AM EDT. L ocated midway between Lisbon and Porto, Portugal’s 13th century former capital has long been known for the University of ...

Customers can access the service through the Optimus Zone section on the company’s Web site or by sending the SMS text message “Mobile TV HD” to 1293 (in Portugal only). According to Joana Ribeiro da ...

Olá, travelers! Today Rafa Vieira writes to us from Coimbra, Portugal, and tells us why this European city is simply the best. Want to see your city on IT? Copy and paste our list of fill-in-the ...

Coimbra's university, founded in 1290, is Portugal's oldest and most distinguished, and a third of the city's 35,000-strong population are students. They lend an oddball vitality to the city.