University of Coimbra

Founded in 1290

February 11th 2024
Dear All I had a lovely day of explorations today, and feel so happy to be on the road again. In the morning, I bade farewell to my comfortable lodging in Póvoa de Varzim, realising what a great find it was. While Porto was busy and quite touristy, this place to the north of the city was Portuguese and authentic. I could really practise my Portuguese there, which I'd been learning for a few mon ... read more

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Following its heyday as a world power during the 15th and 16th centuries, Portugal lost much of its wealth and status with the destruction of Lisbon in a 1755 earthquake, occupation during the Napoleonic Wars, and the independence in 1822 of Brazil a... ... read more

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Alexander Waring

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Hello there! Thanks for reading my blog. I started it in 2010 to keep a record of my travels, to let people know how I'm going, and also to keep me sane at times while I'm on the road! I have written up my 28 most recent journeys so far, and have no plans at all to stop travelling just yet. 93 countries down, 102 more to go - watch this space! Alex... full info

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10th March 2024

Ake Och Emma
Ake Dahllof and Emma Holmbro

I've been to Bologna
That's old. But I have been to an even older univerity, the one in Bologna. Supposedly that one is the oldest university in the world. /Ake

10th March 2024

alex waring
Alexander Waring

I've been to Bologna too!
Ah yes, I was also in Bologna and visited its university last year - didn't realise that was the oldest one in the world!

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