Visit Coimbra

Coimbra is a Portuguese city, capital of the municipality and district of Coimbra, located in the province of Beira Litoral.
Coimbra is a historically university city, because of the University of Coimbra, one of the oldest in Europe and the largest in Portugal, founded in 1290. One of the oldest cities in the country, was the capital of Portugal before Lisbon, until 1255.
The two banks of Coimbra are bordered by the Mondego River, coming from the Serra da Estrela, in the East-West direction, being the seat of a municipality with 319.4 km² and 143 396 inhabitants (2011), subdivided into 31 parishes. This is bordered to the north by the municipality of Mealhada, to the east by Penacova, Vila Nova de Poiares and Miranda do Corvo, to the south by Condeixa-a-Nova, to the west by Montemor-o-Velho and to the northwest by Cantanhede.
The municipal holiday takes place on July 4, in memory of Queen Santa Isabel of Aragon, patron saint of the city popularly known only as the holy queen. It was National Capital of Culture in 2003. On June 22, 2013, the University of Coimbra, Alta and Sofia, were declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Short historical review
City of narrow streets, courtyards, staircases and medieval arches, Coimbra was the birthplace of six kings of Portugal, the First Dynasty, as well as the first University of the Country and one of the oldest in Europe.
The Romans called the city, which rose up the hill over the Mondego River, Eminius. Later, with the increase of its importance it became the seat of the Diocese, replacing the Roman city of Conímbriga, whence derived its new name. In 711 the Moors reached the Iberian Peninsula and the city is renamed Kulūmriyya, becoming an important trading post between the Christian North and the Arab South, with a strong Mozarabic community. In 871 becomes County of Coimbra but only in 1064 the city is definitively reconquered by Fernando Magno de Leão.
Coimbra is reborn and becomes the most important city below the Douro River, capital of a vast county governed by the Mozarabic Sesnando. With Condado Portucalense, Count D. Henrique and Queen D. Teresa make it their residence, and it would be in the safety of their walls that would be born the first king of Portugal, D. Afonso Henriques, which makes it the capital of the county, replacing Guimarães in 1129.
Since the mid-16th century, the history of the city has revolved around the history of the University of Coimbra, and it is only in the 19th century that the city begins to expand beyond its walled hull, which even disappears with the reforms. carried out by the Marquis of Pombal
The first half of the nineteenth century brings difficult times to Coimbra, with the occupation of the city by the troops of Junot and Massena, during the French invasion and, subsequently, the extinction of religious orders. However, the city would regain its lost splendor - in 1856 the first electric telegraph in the city and gas lighting appeared, in 1864 the railway was inaugurated and 11 years later the railway bridge over the Mondego River was born. .
With the University as an unsurpassable reference, student movements arise from a political, cultural and social nature. From the University emerged and are still in full swing today the first Academic Orfeon of Coimbra in 1880, the oldest choir in the country, the Academic Association of Coimbra itself, in 1887, the Academic Tuna of the University of Coimbra in 1888.

Climate
The city of Coimbra has a Mediterranean climate according to the climate classification of Köppen-Geiger. In winter temperatures vary between 15 ° C daytime and 5 ° C in the coldest month, and may be around 0 ° C in cold spells, while in summer temperatures vary between 29 ° C daytime and 16 ° C and may reach 40 ° C. and even overtake. The highest and lowest temperatures recorded in Coimbra in the period 1971-2000 were 41.6 ° C and -4.9 ° C. However, there are records of -7.8 ° C in 1941 and 42.5 ° C in 1943.

Visiting
In Almalaguês Parish
Abelheira Dam
Football field
Chapel of Our Lady of Joy
St. Peter's Chapel
St. Sebastian Chapel
Tower of Bera Castle
cruise
Mother Church

In Almedina Parish
St. Anthony's Chapel
Chapel of the Military Hospital of Coimbra
Our Lady of Carmo College
Coimbra Major Seminary Building
Coimbra Botanical Garden
Academic Museum
Water Museum
Dr. Manuel Braga Park
Coimbra Green Park
Pedro and Inês Bridge
Holy Queen Bridge
Barbican Gate
Mondego River

In Ameal Parish
Railway station
St. Just Church

In Antanhol Parish
Bissaya Barreto Municipal Airport
Chapel of Our Lady of Conception
Chapel of Our Lady of Grace
St. Dominic's Chapel
Source
Lapa Fountain
Albergaria Fountain
Valongo Fountain
Mother Church
Tile Panel

In Antuzede Parish
Chapel of Our Lady of Mercy
Casa do Regalo
Parish Church of Antuzede
Parish Church of St. Facundo
São Facundo Lunch Park
Quinta das Janelas
Quinta do Pinheiro

In Arzila Parish
Daughter in law
Palace Bridge
Paúl de Arzila Nature Reserve

In Assafarge Parish
Football field
Santo Amaro Chapel
Chapel of Our Lady of Mercy
Holy Christ Cruise
Church of Our Lady of Conception

In Parish of Button
Palace Fountain
Church

In Brasfemes Parish
Mualdes Football Field
Mother Church

In the parish of Castelo Viegas
St. Peter's Chapel
Conraria Castle
São Jorge de Milreus Convent
Vale das Cabras Fountain
St. Stephen's Church
Conraria Bridge
Portela do Mondego Bridge
Portela do Mondego Railway Bridge
Mondego River

In Ceira Parish
Weir
Chapel of Our Lady of Health
Church
Conraria Bridge
Bridge over the Ceira River
Palheiros River Beach
Rio Ceira

In Cernache Parish
Moita Santa Football Field
Chapel of Our Lady of Conception
Chapel of Vila Pouca
Loureiro Chapel
Mother Church
Moinho das Lapas Museum
Quinta de Sao Pedro da Pousada
Quinta da Boa Esperança Tower

In Eiras Parish
Football field
Chapel of St. Peter of the Plateau
Holy Spirit Chapel
Fountain
Celas Monastery
Slave Park

In Lamarosa Parish
Fountain
Church
Vila Verde Gymnastics Pavilion
Quinta do Sobreiro

In The Parish Of Ribeira de Frades
Casaense Sports Field Football Field
Ribeira de Frades Football Field
St. Benedict Chapel
Casais Train Station
Oaks Fountain
Church
Mondego River

 In the parish of Santa Clara
Camões Amphitheater
Quinta das Lágrimas Golf Course
Chapel of Our Lady of Conception
Chapel of the Sacred Heart of Mary
San Francisco Convent
Coimbra University Stadium
Shoe Rack Fountain
Fountain of Loves
Church of Our Lady of Hope
Romantic garden
Hell Valley Lookout
Santa Clara a Nova Monastery
Santa Clara the Old Monastery
Choupalinho Park
Mondego Pool
Queen's Bridge
Santa Clara Bridge
Pedro and Inês Bridge
Portugal of the Little Ones
Quinta das Canas
Teardrop Farm
Mondego River
Quinta das Lágrimas Tank

 In the Parish of Santa Cruz
St. Simon's Chapel
Monte Formoso Chapel
Coimbra B Train Station
New source
Pedrulha Church
Church of Our Lady of Grace
Holy Cross Church
Halle City Garden
Garden of the House of Sal
Mango Jadim
Light Hills Garden
Choupal National Forest
Science Museum
Museum of the Holy House of Mercy of Coimbra
Coimbra Municipal Museum
Coimbra Palace of Justice
Inquisition Court
Açude Bridge
Mondego River

In the parish of Santo António dos Olivais
Quinta de São Jerónimo Amphitheater
St. Jerome Chapel
Miguel Torga House Museum
Church
Reed Valley Woods
Niche of Our Lady of Conception
St. Jerome Park
Valley of Flowers Park
Meditation Boulder
Quinta de São Jerónimo Swimming Pool
Portela do Mondego Bridge
Portela do Mondego Railway Bridge
Holy Queen Bridge
River Beach of Rebolim
Mondego River

In The Parish Of São Bartolomeu
St. Michael's Chapel
Old Cathedral of Coimbra
University of Coimbra Building
Bank of Portugal Building
Astoria Hotel Building
Coimbra A Train Station
Statue of Joaquim Antonio Aguiar
St. Bartholomew's Church
St. James's Church
Church of the Savior
Largo da Portagem Garden
Santa Clara Bridge
Mondego River

In the parish of São João do Campo
Church
Church of the Immaculate Conception

In The Parish Of São Martinho De Árvore
Good Jesus Chapel
Church

In The Parish Of São Martinho do Bispo
Football field
Bencanta Train Station
Espadaneira Train Station
Hippodrome
St. Martin's Church
Choupal National Forest
Agriculture Museum
Açude Bridge
Mondego River

In the Parish of São Paulo de Frades
Church

In The Parish Of São Silvestre
Chapel of Our Lady of Help
Quimbres Chapel
Good Jesus Chapel
Noble House
St. Mark's Convent
St. Mark's Cruise
Church
St. Mark's Monastery Church

In Sé Nova Parish
Arches Aqueduct
Santa Cruz Football Field
Bissaya Barreto House Museum
Mermaid Garden Fountain
Coimbra Swimming Pool Olympic Complex
Coimbra City Stadium
Statue to Heroes of Colonial War
D. Dinis statue
John of God statue
Pope John Paul II Statue
St. Joseph's Church
Garden of the Coimbra Academic Association
Mermaid's Garden
Penedo da Saudade Garden
World War I Combatants Monument
Botanical Museum
Machado de Castro National Museum
Coimbra Sports Hall
Mermaid Garden Portal
New Cathedral of Coimbra
Coimbra University

In Souselas Parish
Souselas Football Field
St. Bartholomew's Chapel
São Sebastião da Marmeleira Chapel
Sergeant Major Chapel
Train station
St. James's Church
Niche of Saint Romão

In Taveiro Parish
Football field
Vila Pouca do Campo Train Station
Church

In Torre de Vilela Parish
St. Dominic's Chapel
Calvary Chapel
cruise
God's Logo Multisport

In the parish of Torres do Mondego
Chapel of Our Lady of Lapa
St. Anthony's Chapel
St. Benedict Chapel
St. Francis Chapel
St. John the Baptist Chapel
Canas Valley Chapel
St. Anthony's Chapel
Church of Our Lady of the Rosary
Mondego River

In Trouxemil Parish
Lord of the Street Chapel
New Fountain of Cioga do Monte
Saint Anthony's Farm

In Vil de Matos Parish
Mother Church

Visit Arganil

The Municipality of Arganil, the district of Coimbra. It is bordered on the north by Plank and Oliveira do Hospital, on the west by Penacova and Vila Nova de Poiares, the south by Gois and Pampilhosa da Serra, and this for Covilhã and SEIA, the district of Guarda, and is still bounded by the East River cial and north by the River Alva. It has an area of 332.9 km2, which is divided into 18 parishes: Anseriz, Arganil, Barrel of Alva, Benfeita, Celavisa, tree stumps, Cerdeira, Coja, Folque, Moura da Serra, Piódão, Orchards, Pombeiro da Beira, S. Martin Cork, Sarzedo, Secarias, Teixeira and Vila Cova do Alva.

Weather

The climate of Arganil County has a generally similar temperatures to those recorded in the center of the country. Average annual temperatures range between 15 º -16 º C, with hot summers (20-22 ° C) and mild winters (9-11 ° C). Represent the characteristics of a continental climate, with sharp features Mediterranean, the rains are more frequent and abundant in late autumn, winter and early spring.

Flora

The flora of the Municipality of Arganil initially consisted of traditional hardwood species such as oak, chestnut, strawberry trees, especially softwood species like pine, but in recent decades these species have been replaced by exotic species, of which Eucalyptus is the most significant example, but to highlight the existing vegetation coverage in the Protected Area of Serra do Goshawk (APSA), which contains two well defined zones, the Forest Margaraça and Fraga da Pena, where there is a cascading waterfall whose is about 70 meters tall.

The Fauna
The fauna, in regard to mammals is to highlight the presence of the boar, genets and mongoose, for the birds, we found the hawk, owl of the woods, eagle, eagle wing round, black crow, wood pigeon, turtle dove and bullfinch , are also some species of herpetofauna, would stress is that the salamander and lizard tail compressed water.

Economy

From the economic point of view, its origins are primarily agricultural, despite the difficulties of making a profitable agriculture, given the conditions of the hilly terrain.
With improved accessibility, have seen the establishment of some industries in industrial areas, particularly in the Industrial Pole of Relvinha, where there is a growing supply of industrial infrastructure.

Brief History of County
The numerous historical references to the Municipality of Arganil and archaeological remains dating back to one of the earliest stages of human history, the Chalcolithic - Necropolis of windmills - and the Roman Period - Roman Military Camp of the Lomba Cano. The adjacent hill once housed a village Lusitanian who later "gave" rise to well-armed Roman garrisons. Established the camp in the castro, strategic and impregnable place, the army remained stationed there about one hundred years, possibly at the crossroads of centuries I before and after Christ.
Was granted a charter to Arganil in 1114, early in the twelfth century, by granting the Bishop of Coimbra. Passed again in 1394 for possession of Bishops Coimbra.D. Manuel I, on June 8, 1514 granted a new charter or 'new card' to the town of Arganil, which today is stored in City Hall, although without the title page.
In 1809 the village was marked by the French invasion, the troops having been stationed in Wellington at the Chapel of Mercy, which became their refuge and ammunition depot.
In February and March 1811, the French Massena left a trail of death and pillage in Arganil, the point of being considered one of that in Portugal suffered most from the invasion that "bloody Corsican (Napoleon) vomited on the Peninsula Hispanic. "
In the 30s, 40s and 50s of this century, is born the Regionalist movement, especially in the capital, led by those who had left here in search of better living conditions. This is a spontaneous movement in order to raise funds to carry out works and improvements in the villages that saw the birth and that the Government did not run. Were roads, water supplies, etc.. that this movement has financed, in most cases, in its entirety. All this movement (Committees, Unions, Leagues of Improvements) grew around the House County Arganil, still in fervent activity.

What to Visit
In County
Rio Alva
Açor Mountain

In the Town of Anceriz
Chapel of Our Lady at the Foot of the Cross
Chapel of Saint Anthony
Chapel of St. Peter
Church

In the Town of Arganil
St. Peter's Church of Arganil
Church of Mercy of Arganil or Santa Isabel
Chapel of Our Lord's Agony
Pillory Arganil
Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Ladeira
Church of Nossa Senhora do Monte Alto
Parish Church
Theatre Alves Coelho

In the Town of Barril do Alva
Source
Bridge
Fluvial Beach of Urtigal
River Beach barrel Alva

In the Town of Benfeita
Chapel of St. Rita
Capela do Senhor dos Passos
Monument to Lady of the Way
Jardim Gonçalves Leonardo Mathias
Monument Dr. José Simões Dias
Alminhas Bridge Fundeira
Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Guia
Chapel of Our Lady of needs
Chapel of St. Bartholomew
Chapel of St. Simon
Chapel of Our Lady of the Assumption
Cascade Fraga da Pena
Fountain of slums
Source of flies
Church of slums
Church of Santa Cecilia
Forest of Margaraça
Fraga Bridge Pen
River Beach
Peace tower

In the Town of Celavisa
Chapel of Our Lady of Good Voyage
Chapel of Saint Anthony
Picnic Park

In the Town of blocks
Park monk
Well of Cespa
Fluvial Beach of Pejadouro

In the Town of Cerdeira
Capela de Santo Amaro
Chapel of Our Lady of Good Voyage
Fountain
Source Santo Amaro
Church

In the Town of Côja
Almas
Chapel of St. Anthony
Chapel of the Lord's Sepulchre
Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Ribeira
Source
Church
River Beach Mills Alva
Pillory
Roman Bridge
River Beach Côja

In the Town of Folque
Chapel of St. Peter
Monastery Folque

In the Town of Moura da Serra
Souls of Valado
Chapel Sorgaçosa
Chapel of the ditch
Fountain of ditch
Source casarias
Source of the top
Pool Sorgaçosa
Tank Community Casarias
Tank Community Valado

In the Town of Piódão
Typical village Piódão
Typical village of Chãs Mares
Church Piódão
Chapel of St. Sundays
Cascade Ports Up
Church of St. John the Baptist
Water Mill Quinta dos Coicis
Museum Piódão
Ponte da Foz de Mares
River Beach in Cha Mares
River Beach Piódão

In the Town of Orchard
Fountain of Orchards
Foz da Fonte da Moura
Church
Ponte da Foz da Moura
Bridge Orchards
River Beach Orchards
Clock tower

In the Town of Pombeiro da Beira
Chapel of the Holy Clover
Chapel of Our Lady of Loureiro
Dam of Pillowcases
Chapel of the Holy Queen
Church
Pillory

In the Town of S. Martin Cork
Chapel of St. Peter
Dam of Pillowcases
Capela de Santo Amaro
Church
Bridge Mucela

In the Town of Sarzedo
Fountain Square of the village square
Church
Bridge
River Beach Boat Valeiro

In the Town of Secarias
Chapel of St. Michael
Church
River Beach of Cascalheira
River Beach Peneda Talhada

In the Town of Teixeira
Bridge Cartomilo
Chapel of Our Lady of Good Voyage

In the Town of Vila Cova do Alva
Almas
Church
Church of Mercy
Pillory
Bridge
Convento de Santo Antonio do Alva

Gastronomy
Appetizers
Corn Bread from Arganil
Ham
Fresh Cheese Sierra Açor
Sheep cheese from the Serra do Goshawk
Goat Cheese Sierra Açor
Cottage cheese

Soups
Soup nuts
Unto broth
Caldo Verde
Chicken Broth with Mountainous
Papa-Laberça
Soup to Nuts
Soup Stew
Bean soup
Soup Black-eyed Peas
Green Bean Soup
Wild radish soup
Soup turnip and Grand
Soup Serrana

Fish Dishes
Rice Sardines à Moda da Serra
Baked Cod with potatoes
Cod Oil
Bacalhau à Moda Christmas Sierra
Codfish S. Martin
Cod Ball
Sardine Ball
Fish River
Raw Cod Salad
Escabeche of Sardines
Trout with Rice Sprouts
Trout of the clumps to Fashion
Sierra Trout to Fashion

Meat Dishes
Rice Cabidela
Rice Pombo Bravo Manor
Beef Ball Convent Folque
Meat ball
Lamb Stuffed with blocks of Fashion
Stuffed belly to Fashion Folque
Stuffed belly to Fashion Vila Cova de Alva
Stuffed with Goat Fashion Barril de Alva
Cabrito the Serrana
Carolos with Fried Bacon
Chanfana
Coelho Bravo to Fashion Arganil
Stew Fashion Arganil
Chicken Fashion S. Martin
Hen the Florida Serrana

Where to Stay
In the Town of Arganil
Hotel Arganil ***
Residential Canary ****
Municipal Park Camping Arganil
Improvements Commission for Monte Redondo

In the Town of Côja
Pension Flower Alva
Residential Victocális
Côja Camping (Camping and Mountaineering Federation of Portugal)

In the parish of Piódão
Estalagem do Piódão - INATEL
House Bakery
House of Algar
Union Progressive Chãs D 'Mare
Holiday Village - Improvements Committee Piódão
House of Malhadinhas

In the Town of Secarias
Casa do Rio

In the Town of orchards
Camping Bica (Parish of Orchards)
House of Glory
Casa de Campo

In the Town of Moura da Serra
Improvements Commission for Moura da Serra

In the Town of Benfeita
Improvements Commission for slums


Where to Eat
In the Town of Arganil
My Restaurant
The Grid
Piri-Piri Grill (Take Away)
Pizzeria Argus
Filipe
The Custard
Charles
Mont'Alto Restaurant Bar
Marujinho Beiras
Regional Tavern
Tijoana
Shale

In the Town of Sarzedo
The Mill
Impala
Aroma Park

In the Town of Secarias
The Umbrella of Alva

St. Martin Parish in Cork
Beira Alva
Domino
The Corner
Youngest

In the Town of Côja
D. Ramiro II
Lagar do Alva
Prensa da Ribeira
Balconies of Alva

In the Town of Barril do Alva
Manjar Barril de Alva

In the Town of Piódão
The Fontinha
Piódão XXI