Olá, travelers! Today Rafa Vieira writes to us from Coimbra, Portugal, and tells us why this European city is simply the best. Want to see your city on IT? Copy and paste our list of fill-in-the ...

Coimbra's university, founded in 1290, is Portugal's oldest and most distinguished, and a third of the city's 35,000-strong population are students. They lend an oddball vitality to the city.

Once the capital of Portugal and still home to one of the oldest universities in Europe, Coimbra is a blend of medieval charm, student energy, and cultural depth. This travel guide covers ...

A couple of hours north of Lisbon, Coimbra is the Oxford or Cambridge of Portugal — the home of its most venerable university. It’s also the country’s easiest-to-enjoy city — a mini-Lisbon ...

Located midway between Lisbon and Porto, Portugal’s 13th century former capital has long been known for the University of Coimbra, the oldest in the country, founded in 1290. Now the riverfront ...