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Velha Universidade

Largo de Dom Dinis, Coimbra, Portugal
23/985-98-00
Ranked #2 of 12 attractions in Coimbra
4.5 of 5 stars 59 Reviews
Type: Educational Sites
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USA
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

This was a great and pleasant experience. We love the old library and the chapel, as well as the graduation hall. When we went the Torre da Cabra was closed and that was unfortunate. The bonus was that we were there around graduation time, and we actually got to see a class graduate. Maybe it will be open next time... More

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israel
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31 reviews 31 reviews
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26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

This is unbelivable place. You can "feel" the generations of students graduated here. Fantastic. More

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Newcastle, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

If you are visiting Coimbra then you must visit here. Don't miss the graduation hall. Large parties can be a pain so go early or late More

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Leidschendam, The Netherlands
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012

Take the m ini bus to visit this .and take some time in the Library and chapel More

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lima
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012

Going to a shopping mall in Portugal maybe doesnt sound as the best idea to spend your time as a tourist, but if you go to Forum and you eat in the food court or happen to be in the balconies overlooking the city, its a great view to be seen and its free! You can also do some shopping... More

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NJ
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147 helpful votes 147 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2012

We would not have known where to go nor what to see at the university without Maria Fernandes, the guide we hired for a half-day tour of historical sites in Coimbra. Besides other places, she took us to each of the historical rooms withing the university builldings. In one, coincidentally, a prospective Ph. D. was defending her dissertation before a... More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012

The main courtyard is beautiful and gives nice views of the surrounding area because it is up on a hill. There are many interesting buildings with beautiful architecture scattered around the campus. Specific buildings can be a bit difficult to find in the maze that is the old town, but just keep heading up the hill and you'll find it.... More

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Stuttgart, Germany
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012

One of the oldest universities in the world, with some amazing architecture More

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Lisbon, Portugal
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96 helpful votes 96 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2012

This is the oldest university in Portugal, and one of the oldest in Europe. It's full with history, beauty and tradition. Enjoy the frenzy of the students, the old rooms and corridors, and see the beautiful views of Coimbra. More

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Sao Paulo
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2012
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The whole complex of the university is very interesting and the library is a must. Its interior is stunning and the set of works stored there is unparalleled. More

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