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University of Coimbra

The University of Coimbra (UC) is a Portuguese public university in Coimbra, Portugal. Established in 1290, it is one of the oldest universities in continuous operation in the world, the oldest university of Portugal, and one of its largest higher education and research institutions.

Located at 40.2074, -8.4265 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Biblioteca Joanina

The Joanina Library (Biblioteca Joanina) is the Baroque library of the University of Coimbra, built in the 18th century during the reign of the Portuguese King João V (and named after him). It is located in upper Coimbra, the university historic centre, near the university tower, and is part of University of Coimbra General Library. Over the entrance door, the library exhibits the national coat of arms.

Located at 40.2071, -8.4265 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Quinta das Lágrimas

Quinta das Lágrimas is an estate in Coimbra, Portugal. It was classified in 1977 as an "Imóvel de Interesse Publico" by the IPPAR. It includes 12 ha(29.6 acres) of gardens and a palace that has been converted into a luxury hotel.

Located at 40.1981, -8.43333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Coimbra University Stadium

The Coimbra University Stadium, or EUC, is an extensive sports complex of the University of Coimbra on Mondego's left bank, in Santa Clara parish, in the city of Coimbra, Portugal. The stadium was opened in 1963. It has 2 football (soccer) fields, one of them with an athletics track, a rugby union field, gymnasiums, tennis courts, a Radio-Controlled car track, and two multisports pavilions for play indoor sports such as basketball, handball, rink hockey, and volleyball.

Located at 40.206, -8.43475 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Coimbra, Sport in Coimbra, University of Coimbra

Portugal dos Pequenitos

Portugal dos Pequenitos (lit. Little Ones' Portugal; sometimes incorrectly referred to as Portugal dos Pequeninos) is a theme park in Coimbra. The park consists of diminutive versions of Portuguese houses and monuments, and has pavilions dedicated to the former Portuguese colonies. It was founded in 1940, and it is the work of architect Cassiano Branco. \t\t \t\t\tPortugal dos Pequenitos, Coimbra. jpg \t\t\t Entrance front view.

Located at 40.2031, -8.43417 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Velha

The ruins of the Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Velha (St Claire-the-Older) are located in the city of Coimbra, in Portugal. The monastery was built in the 14th century on the left bank of the Mondego River, but had to be abandoned in the 17th century due to frequent floods. The well-preserved Gothic ruins of the monastery were excavated in the late 20th century, more than 300 years after being abandoned by the nuns.

Located at 40.2028, -8.43344 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Nova

The Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Nova is a monastery in Coimbra, Portugal. It was built to replace the mediaeval Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Velha, located nearby, which at the time was prone to frequent flooding by the waters of the Mondego river. The monastery was built in the 17th and 18th centuries and is classified as a National Monument. It is located in the Santa Clara parish.

Located at 40.2034, -8.4362 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Santa Clara, Coimbra

Santa Clara is a Portuguese parish in the municipality of Coimbra. It has a population of 9637 (2001) and an area of 9.77 km². It is an urban parish, in the city Coimbra, and on the south (left bank) of the Mondego river.

Located at 40.191, -8.438 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Parishes of Coimbra