University of Coimbra Tour

Join our guided tour of the University of Coimbra to explore the Paço das Escolas, St. Michael's Chapel, and the Joanina Library, highlighting the history and student life of this Portuguese city.

Description

At the designated time, we'll meet next to the Dom Dinis Statue to commence our tour of the University of Coimbra, one of Portugal's oldest educational institutions.

The tour begins at the Paço das Escolas, a royal palace that has hosted the university's faculties since 1537. The complex features the University Tower and reflects significant architectural details.

We will explore the Sala dos Capelos, the main hall for academic ceremonies, while sharing stories that have taken place within its corridors.

The tour includes visiting the magnificent Joanina Library, known for its baroque architecture and recognized as one of the world's most beautiful.

A visit to the Chapel of St. Michael is also included, a sixteenth-century chapel revered by the brotherhood of Professors and Students.

After an hour and a half of exploration, we will conclude the tour, leaving with a deeper appreciation of the university's rich history.