Quinta das Lagrimas
A historic estate in Coimbra with 12 hectares of gardens and a palace that is now a luxury hotel. It was classified in 1977 as a property of public interest, and the gardens are open to walk through.
- Where
- Coimbra, Portugal
- Grade
- Local gem
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site
- Coordinates
- 40.1977, -8.4345
Get the Quinta das Lagrimas stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Quinta das Lagrimas. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your Coimbra volume with your photos and a note.
Near Quinta das Lagrimas
Portugal dos Pequenitos 0.5 km
A miniature park in Coimbra, in the parish of Santa Clara e Castelo Viegas. It holds small scale versions of Portuguese houses and monuments, along with pavilions, and is built at a size that suits children.
Biblioteca Joanina 1.2 km
A Baroque library inside the University of Coimbra, built in the early 18th century under King John V. Its gilded and painted halls hold thousands of old books, and a colony of bats is kept to protect them from insects.
University of Coimbra Alta and Sofia 1.3 km
The hilltop university of Coimbra, one of the oldest in Europe, first chartered in 1290 and based here since 1537. The Joanina Library, the chapel and the tower of the old royal palace form a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Old Cathedral of Coimbra 1.4 km
A fortress like Romanesque cathedral in Coimbra, begun in the 12th century after the Battle of Ourique. It is one of the best preserved Romanesque churches in Portugal. Its crenellated walls and small cloister make it feel like a fortress, and it stands near the old town's steep lanes.
Bussaco Palace 21 km
A former convent in the Bussaco mountain range, in the municipality of Mealhada in central Portugal. It is now a luxury hotel and a national monument, standing inside a walled forest of old trees.
Sanctuary of Fátima 66 km
A Catholic pilgrimage site where three shepherd children reported apparitions of the Virgin Mary in 1917. Millions of pilgrims visit the large esplanade and basilicas each year, especially on the 13th of May and October.
Convent of Christ 66 km
A former Templar fortress and convent on a hill above Tomar, begun in the 12th century and later the seat of the Order of Christ. Its round Templar church and the ornate Manueline window make it a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Batalha Monastery 69 km
A Dominican convent in central Portugal, vowed by King John I after the victory over Castile at Aljubarrota in 1385. Its Gothic and Manueline church took more than a century to build, and the monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Questions
Where is Quinta das Lagrimas?
Quinta das Lagrimas is in Coimbra, Portugal. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Portugal dos Pequenitos (0.5 km), Biblioteca Joanina (1.2 km), University of Coimbra Alta and Sofia (1.3 km).
How do I get the Quinta das Lagrimas stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Quinta das Lagrimas and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Coimbra volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Quinta das Lagrimas before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Coimbra volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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