Coimbra City Centre
Coimbra
![Velha Cathedral which includes heritage elements, a city and landscape views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/233000/233433-Velha-Cathedral-Se-Velha.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
![Coimbra University showing a sunset and heritage elements](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/233000/233010-Coimbra-University.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
![Biblioteca Joanina featuring religious aspects, interior views and heritage elements](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/233000/233134-Biblioteca-Joanina.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
![Coimbra featuring heritage elements and a fountain](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/233000/233596-Museu-Nacional-De-Machado-De-Castro.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
![Santa Cruz Church which includes heritage architecture, a square or plaza and a church or cathedral](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/232000/232982-Santa-Cruz-Church.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
Visit Coimbra City Centre
Popular places to visit
![Coimbra University which includes a sunset and a square or plaza](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/232000/232214-Centro.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Coimbra University
Enjoy the views from the bell tower and visit the Baroque library in the former prison on the campus of one of Europe’s oldest universities.
![Biblioteca Joanina which includes a sunset](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/232000/232211-Centro.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Biblioteca Joanina
Go on a guided tour of a library containing countless tomes, Baroque architecture and an intriguing history entwined with a prison.
![Velha Cathedral featuring heritage elements and interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/233000/233428-Velha-Cathedral-Se-Velha.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Old Cathedral of Coimbra
One of the main attractions of Coimbra’s central historic area, this fascinating preserved cathedral has a fortress design and Arabic touches.
![Santa Cruz Church which includes heritage architecture, a square or plaza and a church or cathedral](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/232000/232982-Santa-Cruz-Church.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Santa Cruz Church
Examine the range of Manueline and Romanesque architecture and inspect the artworks in the final resting place of two kings.
![Jardim da Manga which includes heritage elements](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/233000/233132-Jardim-Da-Manga.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Jardim da Manga
This small garden centers on an old fountain, believed to be one of the earliest examples of Renaissance architecture in Portugal.
![Coimbra which includes heritage elements and a church or cathedral](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/233000/233614-New-Cathedral-Of-Coimbra.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
New Cathedral of Coimbra
Learn about the local history of Sé Nova with a stop at New Cathedral of Coimbra. Wander the riverfront and picturesque gardens in the area.
Things to do
![Coimbra Top Attractions Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49275037/6af2b584-4f44-466b-ab58-f9911ff9f31b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Coimbra Top Attractions Walking Tour
![UNESCO Private Tour in Tomar Batalha and Alcobaça](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48894251/67a46b24-5f66-4e17-8f95-db23dd716a54.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Tomar, Battle & Alcobaça - Unesco Private Tour Tickets included
![Coimbra: Live Fado Show with Glass of Port Wine](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4760503/410641b5-45bd-430b-a7c4-a86bab05aa71.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Coimbra: Live Fado Show with Glass of Port Wine
![University of Coimbra](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1016975/2f3a43ab-2148-4ac0-908a-6193279e405f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Coimbra Private Walking Tour with U.C. Tickets Early Access
Top hotels in Coimbra City Centre
![Hotel Oslo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2690000/2689100/2689014/00f68d77_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 14, 2025
![Hotel Mondego](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76470000/76461400/76461373/d1642c3b_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2025
![CBR Boutique Hotel - Coimbra](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103920000/103913900/103913805/d0bb373e_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 11, 2025
![Sapientia Boutique Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19210000/19205000/19204911/0d39d272_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jan 21, 2025
![Vila Galé Coimbra](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3280000/3274500/3274433/d5f5d0c8_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Nov 25, 2024
![ibis Coimbra Centro](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13700/13659/5bf92ad6_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jan 13, 2025