Hotels:

Tivoli Coimbra
 

Main attractions

Coimbra is the city with the most long standing academic traditions in Portugal and a visit to Coimbra University is a must. Wander through the famous library and enjoy the sight of students in their black gowns, with each tear representing one of the wearer's previous loves.

In the upper part of the city, do not forget to visit the Machado de Castro Museum - the largest Roman building on the Iberian Peninsula - which houses Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque works of arts, as well as a considerable collection of porcelain.

The town centre has much to offer the visitor and the downtown quarter - known as "the Baixa" - by the River Mondego, is a warren of fascinating narrow streets, full of shops, cafés and churches.

Quite apart from the vast number of museums in the city, the Roman ruins of Conímbriga are certainly noteworthy and can be found close to the town of Condeixa-a-Velha.

For children, the Portugal dos Pequeninos theme park is undoubtedly the big attraction, where Portugal's key historical and cultural landmarks are reproduced in miniature constructions, up to 4 metres high.

Tivoli Hotels suggests some tours

RENAISSANCE COIMBRA
Machado de Castro Museum, Especiosa Gate, Capela do Sacramento, Royal Tombs and the Manga Garden. Contact the Hotel Concierge.

LE SIÈCLE DES LUMIÈRES (18TH CENTURY)
New cathedral (Sé Nova), Natural History Museum, Chemistry Laboratory, Anthropology Museum, University Library (Biblioteca Joanina) and the Botanical Gardens. Contact the Hotel Concierge.

THE MANUELINE ROUTE
Machado de Castro Museum, St. Michael's Chapel and the Monastery and Cloister of Santa Cruz. Contact the Hotel Concierge

DOWNTOWN HISTORY
Largo de Sansão, Rua da Sofia, Terreiro da Erva, Rua da Direita, Rua da Moeda, Rua do Corvo, Paço do Conde, Rua Adelino Veiga, Praça do Comércio, Travessa dos Gatos and the Largo da Portagem. Contact the Hotel Concierge.

THE AZULEJO IN COIMBRA
The azulejo is Portugal's unique ceramic tile. Discover more, by visiting St. Michael's Chapel, the Machado de Castro Museum, the old Cathedral (Sé Velha), Santa Cruz, the University colleges along the Rua Sofia and the Society for Ancient Ceramics. Contact the Hotel Concierge.

CONÍMBRIGA MUSEUM AND RUINS
A fascinating trip into the past - Conímbriga is a Roman city, built over an Iron Age village and the Roman Temple is a must. The Museu Monográfico is also interesting, especially for lovers of archaeology. Contact the Hotel Concierge.

For information and bookings, contact the Tivoli Hotel's Concierge, who can also provide you with more information on other activities such as:
Indoor karting - at Figueira da Foz
Kayaking down the River Mondego
Cross-country biking
Mountain climbing, Rappel and Slide

For more information on the region, we recommend you visit:
Centre Tourist Board