University of Coimbra

The Botanical Garden of the University of Coimbra is a botanical garden in , . In 2013, UNESCO declared the university a World Heritage Site, noting its architecture, unique culture and traditions, and historical role, including the botanical garden.
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Biblioteca Joanina and Old Cathedral of Coimbra.

Library
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The , sometimes known in English as the Joanine Library, is a Baroque library in , , located at the heart of the University of Coimbra.

Church
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The is a Romanesque Roman Catholic building in . Construction of the Sé Velha began some time after the Battle of Ourique, when Prince Afonso Henriques declared himself King of Portugal and chose as capital. is situated 190 metres northwest of University of Coimbra.

Church
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São Miguel Chapel or Saint Michael's Chapel is a of the University of Coimbra in , , which was founded in 1290. In architectural style, it is Manueline or Portuguese late Gothic.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Sé Nova and Santa Clara.

Neighborhood
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is a former civil parish in the municipality of Coimbra, Portugal. In 2013, it merged into the new parish Coimbra. Notable landmarks included the and .

Suburb
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is a former civil parish in the municipality of Coimbra, Portugal. It was also known as São Francisco or São Francisco da Ponte after its foundation in 1855.

Suburb
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, commonly shortened to Olivais, is an urban civil parish in the municipality of Coimbra in Portugal, making up the eastern part of the historic city of , east of University Hill.

University of Coimbra

Latitude
40.20743° or 40° 12′ 27″ north
Longitude
-8.42556° or 8° 25′ 32″ west
Open location code
8CGH6H4F+XQ
Open­Street­Map ID
way 201989127
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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: University of Coimbra and Pátio das Escolas.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: Dom João III and Porta Férrea da Universidade de Coimbra.

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