Things to do in Coimbra

The Baroque Library of the University of Coimbra can be said to be the best place in the entire University of Coimbra. It is also listed among the top ten most beautiful libraries in the world. It is magnificent and many of the building materials are wooden. There are three main halls, each with murals on the four continents, disciplines and related qualities. It is also the prototype of the library in the movie Harry Potter.

This is the westernmost point of the European continent, like the end of the world. I'm not introducing this place, but it's a place I've dreamed of visiting since my freshman year of college. After starting work, I waited for many years, and last December, I finally had the chance to go. The moment my ride-hailing car arrived, reaching the paradise I had longed for for so many years, I was so excited that I couldn't stop crying. This place is like a fairyland. As someone who has loved geography since childhood, of course I studied the granite sea-eroded landforms of the Atlantic Ocean.

Alfama, Lisbon’s oldest soul: winding streets, colorful tiles, historic charm, and soulful Fado echoing from hidden corners. 🇵🇹✨ A true Lisbon gem.

Worth to visit this place , Expecial when u walk up to the tower and have a look around the Porto , it’s located besides the famous historic bridge . U can over look the historic side of the old city and another side of the river .

Lisbon's Avenida da Liberdade is the busiest commercial street in the city, with many luxury brand stores. The exquisitely paved stone walkway is inlaid with unique Portuguese colored bricks, making for a relaxing stroll.

Vasco da Gama Bridge 🆚 Sports Park (Vasco da Gama Bridge) One of the longest bridges in Europe, 17.2 kilometers long. The bridge is located in the parish of Moscavide, about 10 kilometers northeast of Lisbon, part of the city of Loures, close to the Tagus River. On both sides of the bridge is a quiet modern community with a slow-paced atmosphere. It is also popular among locals because of its proximity to Lisbon Airport and the modern National Park (Parque das Nações); especially the sports park under the bridge, which is close to the water and has a large green space. In the evening, sports enthusiasts run on the overhead walkway from time to time, and there are sports figures everywhere on the tennis courts, padle courts and football fields.

Lisbon’s Place de la République, built along the Tagus River, boasts magnificent 18th-century arcades, a meringue-like exterior, and mosaic-style cobblestone streets, making it the most impressive of all the squares.

In the center of the park is a bronze statue of Brazil's first governor, Pedro IV, with fountains on both sides. Our last stop today is to visit Edward VII Park behind Rossio Square at the end of Liberty Avenue. Edward VII Park is built on a hill with a fountain and a monument on the top of the hill.

Obidos, north of Lisbon, was once ruled by the Moors and ancient Rome, leaving behind many historical buildings. In the 12th century, the king at the time gave it to the queen because he loved it. After that, Obidos became a town inherited by successive queens. The Santa Maria Church in the town is the holy place where the king and queen got married. The cobblestone road spirals up and leads us to the city gate. The beautiful white-bottomed blue-flowered painted tiles are very eye-catching. Climb up the walls around the castle and you can see far away. The main street is full of souvenir shops, restaurants, and stalls selling Ginja. This brandy produced in Obidos is cherry wine served in chocolate cups. It costs 1 euro a cup. It has a strong fruity flavor and is mellow and delicious. Obidos is very popular with tourists because of its beautiful scenery.

There are old towns along the Douro River. Although they look a bit shabby at first glance, I really like the atmosphere of history that is a bit dilapidated. The old town is also colorful and well-arranged, and it looks even more lovely under the sunshine. There are many small shops in the old street where you can stroll around and buy some local specialties. There are also many scenic restaurants along the river where you can spend a very relaxing afternoon.