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Discover 20 verified attractions in Coimbra, Portugal. This curated collection features entertainment, notable attractions, cultural experiences, and more — each place verified through Google Places with real ratings and reviews from visitors. Use the ratings and review counts to help prioritize your visit.

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1 🎪 Entertainment

Portugal dos Pequenitos

★★★★ 4.3 (21,356 reviews)
📍 Largo Rossio de Santa Clara, 3040-256 Coimbra, Portugal
📞 239 801 170
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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2 ⭐ Notable Attractions

Palace of Schools

★★★★½ 4.6 (18,840 reviews)
📍 3000-515 Coimbra, Portugal
📞 239 242 744
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Sunday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
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3 🎭 Cultural Experiences

Santa Cruz Church

★★★★½ 4.6 (6,034 reviews)
📍 Praça 8 de Maio, 3001-300 Coimbra, Portugal
📞 239 822 941
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Sunday: 1:00 – 5:00 PM
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4 🏞️ Natural Wonders

Jardim Botânico da Universidade de Coimbra

★★★★½ 4.6 (5,831 reviews)
📍 CC Martim de Freitas, 3000-456 Coimbra, Portugal
📞 239 855 215
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
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5 🎭 Cultural Experiences

Old Cathedral of Saint Mary of Coimbra

★★★★½ 4.5 (4,730 reviews)
📍 Largo da Sé Velha, 3000-383 Coimbra, Portugal
📞 239 825 273
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM
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6 🏞️ Natural Wonders

Jardins da Quinta das Lágrimas

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★★★★ 4.2 (4,458 reviews)
📍 R. José Vilarinho Raposo 1, 3040-382 Coimbra, Portugal
📞 239 802 380
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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7 🏞️ Natural Wonders

Choupal National Forest

★★★★½ 4.6 (3,918 reviews)
📍 En 1 414, 3000 Coimbra, Portugal
📞 239 007 260
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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8 🏞️ Natural Wonders

Sereia Garden

★★★★ 4.3 (2,785 reviews)
📍 Praça República, 3000-019 Coimbra, Portugal
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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9 🏞️ Natural Wonders

Parque da Cidade Manuel Braga

★★★★½ 4.5 (2,544 reviews)
📍 Av. Emídio Navarro 36, 3000-150 Coimbra, Portugal
📞 239 857 500
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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10 🎭 Cultural Experiences

Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Nova

★★★★ 4.4 (2,422 reviews)
📍 Calçada Santa Isabel, 3040-270 Coimbra, Portugal
📞 239 441 674
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Thursday: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Friday: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Saturday: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Sunday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
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🎪

Entertainment

1 places
🎪 Entertainment

Portugal dos Pequenitos

★★★★ 4.3 (21,356 reviews)
📍 Largo Rossio de Santa Clara, 3040-256 Coimbra, Portugal
📞 239 801 170
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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⭐

Notable Attractions

8 places
⭐ Notable Attractions

Palace of Schools

★★★★½ 4.6 (18,840 reviews)
📍 3000-515 Coimbra, Portugal
📞 239 242 744
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Sunday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Convento São Francisco

★★★★½ 4.6 (2,252 reviews)
📍 Av. da Guarda Inglesa 1a, 3040-193 Coimbra, Portugal
📞 239 857 190
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 3:00 – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 3:00 – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 3:00 – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday: 3:00 – 8:00 PM
  • Friday: 3:00 – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday: 3:00 – 8:00 PM
  • Sunday: 3:00 – 8:00 PM
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Barbican Gate

★★★★½ 4.5 (2,263 reviews)
📍 3000-179 Coimbra, Portugal
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Hell Valley Viewpoint

★★★★ 4.4 (1,068 reviews)
📍 Ladeira Vale do Inferno, 3040 Coimbra, Portugal
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Aqueduto de São Sebastião / Arcos do Jardim

★★★★½ 4.6 (864 reviews)
📍 Alameda Júlio Henriques, 3000-393 Coimbra, Portugal
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Iron Gate

★★★★½ 4.6 (476 reviews)
📍 R. de São Pedro 20, 3000-515 Coimbra, Portugal
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Sunday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Escadas Monumentais

★★★★ 4.3 (462 reviews)
📍 3000-520 Coimbra, Portugal
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Cascata do Rio dos Mouros

★★★★ 4.3 (285 reviews)
📍 3150 Condeixa-a-Velha, Portugal
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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🎭

Cultural Experiences

4 places
🎭 Cultural Experiences

Santa Cruz Church

★★★★½ 4.6 (6,034 reviews)
📍 Praça 8 de Maio, 3001-300 Coimbra, Portugal
📞 239 822 941
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Sunday: 1:00 – 5:00 PM
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🎭 Cultural Experiences

Old Cathedral of Saint Mary of Coimbra

★★★★½ 4.5 (4,730 reviews)
📍 Largo da Sé Velha, 3000-383 Coimbra, Portugal
📞 239 825 273
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM
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🎭 Cultural Experiences

Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Nova

★★★★ 4.4 (2,422 reviews)
📍 Calçada Santa Isabel, 3040-270 Coimbra, Portugal
📞 239 441 674
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Thursday: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Friday: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Saturday: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Sunday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
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🎭 Cultural Experiences

New Cathedral of the Holy Name of Jesus (Coimbra)

★★★★½ 4.5 (1,357 reviews)
📍 Largo Feira dos Estudantes, 3000-214 Coimbra, Portugal
📞 239 823 138
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
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🏞️

Natural Wonders

5 places
🏞️ Natural Wonders

Jardim Botânico da Universidade de Coimbra

★★★★½ 4.6 (5,831 reviews)
📍 CC Martim de Freitas, 3000-456 Coimbra, Portugal
📞 239 855 215
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Jardins da Quinta das Lágrimas

★★★★ 4.2 (4,458 reviews)
📍 R. José Vilarinho Raposo 1, 3040-382 Coimbra, Portugal
📞 239 802 380
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Choupal National Forest

★★★★½ 4.6 (3,918 reviews)
📍 En 1 414, 3000 Coimbra, Portugal
📞 239 007 260
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Sereia Garden

★★★★ 4.3 (2,785 reviews)
📍 Praça República, 3000-019 Coimbra, Portugal
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Parque da Cidade Manuel Braga

★★★★½ 4.5 (2,544 reviews)
📍 Av. Emídio Navarro 36, 3000-150 Coimbra, Portugal
📞 239 857 500
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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🎨

Museums & Galleries

2 places
🎨 Museums & Galleries

National Museum Machado de Castro

★★★★½ 4.7 (2,246 reviews)
📍 Largo Dr. José Rodrigues, 3000-236 Coimbra, Portugal
📞 239 853 070
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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🎨 Museums & Galleries

UC Exploratório - Centro de Ciência Viva da Universidade de Coimbra

★★★★½ 4.5 (1,208 reviews)
📍 Rotunda das Lages, Parque Verde do Mondego, Santa Clara, 3041-901 Coimbra, Portugal
📞 239 703 897
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM
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