Things to do in Sé Nova
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Tours & day trips
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AVEIRO & COIMBRA Tour - Full Day
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Guided tour of the University and city of Coimbra.
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Hike in the Xisto Villages in Serra da Lousâ
What to do in Sé Nova
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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.
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Portugal dos Pequenitos
Embrace your inquisitive side, as you inspect the various homes, pavilions and monuments of this intriguing and fun miniature village.
![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.
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Biblioteca Joanina
Go on a guided tour of a library containing countless tomes, Baroque architecture and an intriguing history entwined with a prison.
![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.
![Convento de Santa Clara-a-Velha featuring a church or cathedral](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/232000/232479-Coimbra-District.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Mosteiro de Santa Clara-a-Velha
Visit the museum for an explanatory film and explore the remaining parts of this nunnery that was often at risk of flooding.
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Jardim da Manga
This small garden centers on an old fountain, believed to be one of the earliest examples of Renaissance architecture in Portugal.
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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.
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Museu Nacional Machado de Castro
Appreciate the magnificent architecture of the former Bishop’s Palace, see religious sculptures and delve into an eerie Ancient Roman corridor.