University of Coimbra Alta and Sofia
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.
- Where
- Coimbra, Portugal
- Grade
- UNESCO heritage
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site, plus 8 for its grade
- Coordinates
- 40.2078, -8.4258
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Near University of Coimbra Alta and Sofia
Biblioteca Joanina 0.1 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.
Old Cathedral of Coimbra 0.1 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.
Portugal dos Pequenitos 1.0 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.
Quinta das Lagrimas 1.3 km
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.
Bussaco Palace 19 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.
Convent of Christ 67 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.
Sanctuary of Fátima 67 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.
Batalha Monastery 70 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.
More UNESCO World Heritage sites in Coimbra
Questions
Where is University of Coimbra Alta and Sofia?
University of Coimbra Alta and Sofia is in Coimbra, Portugal. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Biblioteca Joanina (0.1 km), Old Cathedral of Coimbra (0.1 km), Portugal dos Pequenitos (1.0 km).
How do I get the University of Coimbra Alta and Sofia stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at University of Coimbra Alta and Sofia 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.
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