5 September 2016,Coimbra, Portugal - A day in the University Town

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September 5th 2016

Published: September 19th 2016

5 September 2016, Monday, Rest day and exploring Coimbra. Still walked 4.62 miles. Karen here. Today's blog is long and deals with the wonderful university with its stunning library, reflections on books, keeping in shape when your university is at the top of a hill, and the old cathedral with few Biblical scenes to be found. Our rest day in the lovely university town of Coimbra will be spent tr... Read Full Entry

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Grand Hall

Site of university's major academic ceremonies and recognition of foreign dignitaries. This was originally the throne room of the royal palace.

Interesting tile work that I had not seen before

Tile work in hall

Caught Karen's eye. Little figures.

The Old Se or Cathedral

Millenial olive tree

Outside the Se'

Cloister within the Se

Oldest Gothic cloister in Portugal

1st October 2016

Nic and Margie
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Loving your blog!
Greetings from Iowa !! Coimbra sounds like a great spot to spend a day! We are enjoying hearing about your journey! Buen Camino!!!

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