Coimbra’s old university is the second oldest in Europe and a UNESCO world heritage site – founded in 1290. See the grand hall and the spectacular King John library from the 18th century- built of exotic new world inlaid hardwoods with 30,000 volumes and a resident colony of bats (to keep the bugs under control). You’ll need to get a timed entry pass as soon as you get there as visitors are severely limited and visits are only for 10 minutes to keep humidity levels down.
Hours: 10:30-19:00
| Pátio das Escolas da Universidade de Coimbra, 3004-531 Coimbra, Portugal | |
| http://visit.uc.pt/en/ | |
| (+351) 239 242 744 | (+351) 239 242 745 (weekdays) |