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The city
of Coimbra
Department
of Civil Engineering Location
Travel
Information
Tourism
Offices
Links
The
city of Coimbra
Website
Location
Located near the banks of Mondego river, Coimbra is known worldwide
for its 700-year-old University, which was founded by King Dinis,
and definitively transferred to Coimbra in 1537.
Coimbra is located between Lisbon and Porto, right in the heart
of Beira Litoral (one of Portugal's provinces). Its population is
about 140 000. It is a crossing point between north and south and
sits on a hill. Coimbra was a city during the Roman occupation,
when it was known as Aeminium. Coimbra is home to a fascinating
historical heritage, and there are several important archaeological
sites within a short distance of the city, which are well worth
visiting.
Travel
Information
Airport
The international airports in Lisbon and Porto have regular flights
to all European destinations, and cities worldwide.
From Lisbon - There are frequent
services from Lisbon's Santa Apolónia and Oriente stations.
This journey takes about 120 minutes.
From Porto - There are frequent services from Porto's Campanhã
and S.Bento stations. This journey takes about 60 minutes.
Road
Portugal has a good road network. Car rental facilities can be found
at the airport and other transport terminals, as well as in all
major towns and cities.
Bus
There are more than 100 coaches operating over 390 different routes
/ timetables.
Website
Rail
Portuguese Railways :Website
Department
of Civil Engineering (UC) Location
Tourism Offices
Região
Turismo do Centro
Largo da Portagem
3000-337 Coimbra
Portugal
Tel.: +351 239 855 930 Fax: +351 239 825 576
rtc-coimbra@turismo-centro.pt
Website
Links
Portugal Insite
- http://www.portugalinsite.pt/
Coimbra - 360º
Panorama View - http://www.regiaocentro.net/qtvr/index.html
Central Tourist
Region http://www.turismo-centro.pt/english/index.htm
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