The University of Coimbra is one of the oldest universities in Europe, founded in 1290, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its current building dates back to 1554 and is one of the most attractive sites in Coimbra. Tourists can purchase tickets to visit many parts of the university, and here are some photos from our visit
Campus
Its library which is recognized as one of the world's finest filled with 40,000 books and is accessed through a room that was the academic prison from 1773 and 1834. Only small part of the library is allowed photography. Here are few of them:
Below part are not allowed photograph. They are from web
The Chapel
The former science lab is now the Science Museum
The university is set on a top of hill. One of the buildings have great view of the city
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