Torre de Almedina
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bluebay06
La Spezia, Italy1,859 contributions
Nov 2022
Porta and Torre de Almedina is the main access to the historic city of Coimbra. The tower, one of the most imposing of the walls, ensured the defense of this narrow access. This gate is sometimes confused with the Porta da Barbacã, which is instead part of a second wall built to improve the defendability of the city.
Written January 6, 2023
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RobertJE
London, UK542 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
The arch marks the entrance to the old town and is a remnant of the old walls. There's a steep slope up to it and an even steeper slope beyond it leading ever upwards. The stone road is very slippery when wet so wear shoes or sandals with a good grip. We were in Coimbra in the cool of February; I would imagine walking up here in the summer heat would be truly exhausting. The tower by the arch has a small museum.
Written February 18, 2020
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B1714D
Belgrade, Serbia16,140 contributions
Jun 2022
Torre de Almedina is the only left town gate out of three from the medieval era.
You're sure to pass it when going to/from the University square. It's an arched gate set between houses on an extremely steep street - just a pass by attraction.
Written August 3, 2022
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Seeking True Quality
Europe3,014 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
This massive and tall tower, part of the fortified wall, marks the boundary between the narrow streets winding up the steep hillside of historical Coimbra and the downtown with beautiful XIX. century houses. Its name - Almedina - evokes the Moorish period of Portuguese history.

In front of the gate there is a sculpture, a poetic tribute to the Portuguese fado guitar - shaped like a woman.
Written March 19, 2019
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fatoldlady
San Francisco, CA131 contributions
Oct 2015 • Solo
Due to lack of signage, 99.9 % miss this treat... An interactive museum in the moorishly square citadel tower adjacent, behind and above the arch. There is an excellent model of the citadel's entire circumference with a lighted keyboard to explain each important location on it in choice of 4 languages. To find it, go through the arch on the upward route and walk left and then around to find a metal gate into a small open area. The red, municipal sign and the stairs will then be seen. If it is during the proper hours of opening but the door is locked... Just knock loudly! The older fellow minding the museum is a bit odd but gentle... He will come and open the door. On the floor above the interactive map is a display of historical bridges that crossed the river prior to current one. Also, the interesting architecture, it's balconies, windows and "dog killer" openings... covered by transparent see-through lucite.
Written October 4, 2015
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backpacker31
Boynton Beach, FL5,397 contributions
Jun 2016 • Solo
Also known as Arco de Almedina, this is the original main gate in the medieval defensive wall that once ran around the base of the hilltop part of the city. There are several souvenir shops and quaint cafes located within steps of the arch. Great photo opportunities here - if you can wait for the crowds to disperse.
Written July 23, 2016
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zanario
Lisbon, Portugal77 contributions
Nov 2015 • Couples
I passed threw everyday for many years... didn't looked at it .
Now here it is to stay...
It was a gate to the castle ... and many students went to university under is arc.
Written November 8, 2015
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Vadim
Murmansk, Russia25,904 contributions
Feb 2020
Arco de Almedina is the only surviving gate of the three that led to the citadel, rebuilt in the XI century by the famous Arab commander Al-Mansur. The tower was first used as a Town Hall, then the Town Hall moved to the monastery of Santa Cruz and the municipal archive was here. Rue de Kebra Costas, which leads through the arch to the old cathedral in translation means unbearable street. It was really not easy to pull the goods from the Marketplace up the hill over the slick, polished cobblestones.
Written January 6, 2021
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TrumpetDave
Vicksburg, MS47 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
We enjoyed the well-designed exhibit and the views from the tour. Not an afternoon’s worth, but a half hour well spent. Be sure to notice the medieval defensive device of holes in the tower floor used to pour boiling oil down on attackers.
Written April 30, 2019
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Travelbites
Oregon905 contributions
Apr 2017 • Solo
No matter the time or day you can come see this fabulous archway in the middle of Coimbra, Portugal.

I came early on a Sunday morning and Fado was playing.

It's a great part of this city's architectural history. There is a museum attached and it's not always open so investigate times before you come.

I would come back to this place.
Written April 30, 2017
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