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March 29th 2009
Photographs from our day trip to Coimbra from Porto, Portugal - 29th March 2009.
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Se VelhaSe Velha
Se Velha
Imposing Moorish arch, CoimbraImposing Moorish arch, Coimbra
Imposing Moorish arch, Coimbra
Coimbra is also a city of steep streets, just like Porto...thanks goodness it's not August!
Archway, CoimbraArchway, Coimbra
Archway, Coimbra
Street leading up to the University, CoimbraStreet leading up to the University, Coimbra
Street leading up to the University, Coimbra
Church in the streets leading up to the University, CoimbraChurch in the streets leading up to the University, Coimbra
Church in the streets leading up to the University, Coimbra
Back streets of CoimbraBack streets of Coimbra
Back streets of Coimbra
The walls are plastered with Marxist, anti-fascist, anarchist, younameitist graffiti...courtesy of Coimbra's (ever so slightly left-wing?) students!
The Se Velha, or Old CathedralThe Se Velha, or Old Cathedral
The Se Velha, or Old Cathedral
Building commenced in the 12th century - amazing!
Beautiful Romanesque entrance, Se VelhaBeautiful Romanesque entrance, Se Velha
Beautiful Romanesque entrance, Se Velha
Entrance to the Biblioteca JoaninaEntrance to the Biblioteca Joanina
Entrance to the Biblioteca Joanina
Surely the jewel in Coimbra University's crown?
Old Courtyard of the UniversityOld Courtyard of the University
Old Courtyard of the University
Old Courtyard of the UniversityOld Courtyard of the University
Old Courtyard of the University
Porta Ferrea leading out of the courtyardPorta Ferrea leading out of the courtyard
Porta Ferrea leading out of the courtyard
Old courtyard with its clocktowerOld courtyard with its clocktower
Old courtyard with its clocktower
Nicknamed "A Cabra", or "The Goat".
The New Cathedral, or Se NovaThe New Cathedral, or Se Nova
The New Cathedral, or Se Nova
Manueline facade of Santa Cruz MonasteryManueline facade of Santa Cruz Monastery
Manueline facade of Santa Cruz Monastery
Beautiful shopping street, CoimbraBeautiful shopping street, Coimbra
Beautiful shopping street, Coimbra
Shame it's Sunday and all the shops are closed!
View of the Old UniversityView of the Old University
View of the Old University
Perched on the hill. Seen from bridge over the Mondego River.
If only NatWest branches could look like this!If only NatWest branches could look like this!
If only NatWest branches could look like this!






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