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						| Coimbra is since 1290 one of the oldest university cities in whole Europe with about 17.000 students. Coimbra is the intellectual and spiritual centre of Portugal - a monument! 1308 -- relocation of the University of Lisbon to Coimbra 1385 - 1433 -- King João I. reigned in Coimbra and created this great city with its different faculties, the Biblioteca Joanina (library of Joanina) and the Jardim Botanico (botanical garden) |  
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						| Favourite spots: |  
						| University of Coimbra Praca da Republica Jardim Botanico Sé Velha Santa Clara Rio Mondego |  
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						| What's really great: |  
						| Jardim Botanico Praca da Republica Rio Mondego |  
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						| Sights: |  
						| University Museum
 Jardim Botanico
 Biblioteca Joanina
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						| Nightlife: |  
						| Soundcaffe Via Latina
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						| Hangouts: |  
						| Irish Pub - Murphy´s |  
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				| Published on Thursday June  6th, 2002 
 
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