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In one of the oldest universities in Europe is one of the most beautiful libraries in the world. There are bats looking after the books at the Joanina library in Coimbra. You knew? Come and discover it on this walk, along with the city's festivities and Queen St. Isabel. route typology commemorative / literary religious / historical route circular / ~12km / urb / easy+ duration of each route: 1 day available all year |
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Starting at the botanical garden, we go to "Alta", university, Joanina library and museums. Passing the river Mondego we go to the convent of St.ª Clara-a-Velha. Going up, we reach the foot of the tomb of Queen St. Elizabeth in St. Clare convent. Returning to the city, we passed by the Igreja de St.ª Cruz and the tomb of D. Afonso Henriques. We go up to Jardim da Sereia and finally to Pedo da Saudade. We finish with a Flute d'Honra. |