[2025 Almedina Attraction] Travel Guide for Tower of University of Coimbra (Updated Jun)

#backpackeressentials Portugal’s medieval gem is more than just a university town — it’s perfect for backpackers chasing culture, charm, and cheap eats! 🏰 Top Attractions You Can’t Miss: 📚 University of Coimbra – One of the oldest in Europe! Don’t miss the stunning Joanina Library (entry ~€10) 🌉 Santa Clara-a-Velha Monastery – Atmospheric ruins across the river (€4 or free with student card!) 🌳 Jardim Botânico da Universidade – A peaceful free escape filled with rare plants ⛪ Sé Velha (Old Cathedral) – Romanesque beauty worth a quick visit 🛶 Chill by the Mondego River, or hike up to panoramic viewpoints around Alta 🎒 Backpacker Essentials 🛏️ Stay in hostels near the university or downtown – Walkable, central, and cheap (avg. €20–30/night) 🥘 Eat at student cafés & tascas – Look for “prato do dia” (dish of the day) menus for meals under €7! 🚶 Walking shoes – Coimbra is hilly and full of charming cobbled streets 🧴 Water bottle – Fill up at public fountains (safe to drink) 🧳 Light layers – Even summer nights can cool off; bring a sweater 💡 Money-Saving Tips: 🎟️ Ask for student/youth discounts – Coimbra is a student city, and many attractions offer reduced prices 🕰️ Visit during the Queima das Fitas festival (May) for unique experiences — just book early! 📱 Use Comboios de Portugal (CP) train deals to reach Coimbra from Porto or Lisbon at reduced rates 🎶 Look out for free Fado shows or music nights at university bars

There is such a beautiful university! This is the University of Coimbra in Portugal. The cityscape centered around the university buildings here is a World Heritage Site. Coimbra University is the oldest university in Europe and a prestigious national university where many students still attend, but it is also a popular tourist spot where you can visit the library and other facilities. It may be difficult to get to on your own, so if you want to go inside, try looking for a tour and signing up. You can enjoy just the exterior👍 📍Location: Portugal 〒3004-531, Coimbra #0 yen trip February 2025

Coimbra University, founded in 1290 and one of the oldest universities in Europe, is located on a hill, so you have to go up using slopes and stairs.⁡ You can see a spectacular view when you look back, so I recommend visiting it while walking around the city slowly.🚶⁡ ⁡ One of the highlights here is the Joanina Library, but since I only had half a day in Coimbra, I just walked around the university grounds without entering, but I still enjoyed it.😊⁡ ⁡ Coimbra, including this university, and the surrounding Alta and Sofia districts are World Heritage Sites.💡⁡ ⁡ You can access it from Porto by train, so please go and check it out.🎵⁡ ⁡ ⋈ ････Spot details･････････ ⋈⁡ ⁡ Opening hours: 24 hours⁡ Closed days: None #tripoverseastravel#Portugal #Portugaltrip #Europe #Europetrip #Girlstrip #Coimbra