Penedo da Saudade
Penedo da Saudade
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Cymro
Coimbra, Portugal3,310 contributions
Dec 2020
When you approach it looks much like a cemetery, but the best translation of Penedo da Saudade would be Rock of Longing. It is where students leave stone tablets to their course year to commemorate their time spent at the University of Coimbra. It is possible to park at the top, near the statue of Joao de Deus, and then enter Penedo da Saudade, which is on a hill, and walk along the various pathways, viewing the stone tablets. You may well encounter some former students there to reminisce their time spent at the university. There are some very good views to be had over the south of the city.
Written December 19, 2020
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Erika
Caracas, Venezuela9,914 contributions
Jun 2021
One of the places I liked the most of the city of Coimbra. If a little bit far from the center of the city and you have a great view from this point. Very green and relaxing.
Written July 10, 2021
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P. Yamashita
4 contributions
Jul 2020
Sunset here is amazing, you will have a great view of the city. It's easy to get there by foot and is a great place to get to know more about the students that used to live in Coimbra.
Written July 14, 2020
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bsandrs
Portsmouth, UK22,611 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
Penedo da Saudade is the name of this relatively small garden that has good views over Coimbra. However, the views are not the main feature here, where it has become a tradition for students groups over the years to place plaques describing their enduring love for the University City. Some are over three hundred years old, others very recent. It makes for an interesting feature well worth seeking out
Written October 14, 2018
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Joao B
39 contributions
Sep 2018 • Solo
Hard to translate it's name, you will find yourself involved in huge roots and tablets written by old students of the city,shwing their love for her and the will to one day return
Written October 7, 2018
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Lotte A
Portugal161 contributions
Sep 2018 • Couples
A little bit outside of town but worth the walk. If you visit the botanical garden this is only another 10 minutes walk. We visited on a cloudy Friday afternoon and there was no one there. Great for photos and to have time to translate some of the stones. You can keep going and going so don't turn around too soon. There is even a toilet on site.
Written September 30, 2018
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rmcc83
Seixal, Portugal2,488 contributions
Nov 2017 • Friends
sadly I went here on a rainy day so didn't had much time.
but the little we have seen was beautiful.
this garden has its name due to the students writing their songs and letters in the garden.
Also the garden provides a beautiful view to the city.
there is a passage which can take you close to the stadium and the shopping centre, good luck on finding it :)
please vote if you like the photos and this review
but the little we have seen was beautiful.
this garden has its name due to the students writing their songs and letters in the garden.
Also the garden provides a beautiful view to the city.
there is a passage which can take you close to the stadium and the shopping centre, good luck on finding it :)
please vote if you like the photos and this review
Written December 9, 2017
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DaveBarnesDenver
Denver, CO312 contributions
Sep 2017 • Couples
A lovely small park located at the highest point in Coimbra.
The 100 meter climb is worth it.
Great views.
Full of stone placques celebrating university life.
The 100 meter climb is worth it.
Great views.
Full of stone placques celebrating university life.
Written October 22, 2017
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lovetotravel154945
Victoria, Canada21 contributions
Jun 2017 • Solo
Decided to explore this based on a suggestion from a local. It was a long walk for me to get there, but once I did, I was really glad I came. Come prepared with a translation app so you can understand what is written on the stones. The view is beautiful and the park is peaceful. It really only takes about half an hour to wander through, but is a lovely way to spend a sunny afternoon.
Written June 10, 2017
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Juliana Oliveira
Eindhoven, The Netherlands192 contributions
Jan 2015 • Solo
Penedo da Saudade is a small "park" i would call it like that in the middle of the city.
Many people heard about it, but not many people been there.
It is worth the visit for a moment.
Great view for "Ponte Europa" and the other side of the city and also is a little lung in the city...trees and spaces to sit, good facilities (toilets)...
It is a place very connected to Coimbra Culture.
It has places called classrooms with poems written of old students of the city.
Its like going on time...go with someone who can translate because they are beautiful...
Go there for an hour or two...
Many people heard about it, but not many people been there.
It is worth the visit for a moment.
Great view for "Ponte Europa" and the other side of the city and also is a little lung in the city...trees and spaces to sit, good facilities (toilets)...
It is a place very connected to Coimbra Culture.
It has places called classrooms with poems written of old students of the city.
Its like going on time...go with someone who can translate because they are beautiful...
Go there for an hour or two...
Written March 10, 2015
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
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