Coimbra Map, Portugal

If you feel like you need some help to find your way in your destination city, you are in the right place. This Coimbra Map will certainly help you to seek out the best restaurants, clubs and sights in town. You want to know what is the best place for a walk? Or what you should be watching out for during your visit? Learn more about the best things to do in the city reading our travel tips and then get around in Coimbra with Travelgrove's map. While searching for places, you can also check some cheap flights or deals or you can take a look at our user's galleries about the city. We hope you will find our city map of Coimbra useful. Enjoy your trip and come back to share your travel experience about Coimbra!

Coimbra History

During the Roman times, the city is known as Aeminium. It is located above a hill near the Mondego River. The city replaced the city of Conimbriga from being the home of a Diocesis during the late ancient times. It is during that time when Germanic people raided and invaded the city of Conimbriga (from 465 to 468). read more

Coimbra Sightseeing

Biblioteca Joanina. The well-known Biblioteca Joanina, which was a gift from Joao V in the early 18th century, is the Old University’s library. The tables are made of rosewood, ebony and jacaranda and add to the relaxation of students while reading. The elaborately frescoed ceilings make this library more appropriate for studying. There are a total of 300,000 books in the library, which are kept in the golden... read more

Coimbra Travel Guide

One can appreciate more about the nature and environment outside the crowded old city. A riverfront near the city is usually visited by those who want to enjoy pleasurable walking. There are also shaded roads where one can have some stroll, and numerous parks and gardens where one can play. The city also offers some daylight activities like mountain tours. Visitors seeking for the significant ruins from the early years... read more