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Coimbra
(1 Night)
Home to Portugal’s most well-respected
university, Coimbra is a thrilling mix of
ancient architecture and youthful energy.
The university, which constitutes much of the
town’s historic center, is one of the oldest in the
world, and its grand buildings are Coimbra’s
star attraction. Don’t miss the Johannine
Library, one of the most magnificent on the
continent, or St. Michael’s Chapel, a display
of royal opulence that would be hard to top.
Halfway between Porto and Lisbon,
Coimbra is the perfect place to stop for lunch.
If you decide to spend the night, the Quinta
Das Lágrimas is an enchanting 18th-century
palace hotel with 12 acres of gardens and its
own fairytale history.
PHOTOS
L E F T: D O U R O
V A L L E Y,
PORTUGAL
R I G H T: F I S H
AND WINE
BOTTOM:
C O I M B R A C I T Y,
PORTUGAL
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