Botanical Garden of the University of CoimbraMata Nacional Do ChoupalMata Nacional de Vale de CanasIgrejaPaul de Arzila Nature ReserveMuseu Monográfico de Conímbriga
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Coimbra

Coimbra is a city in Coimbra district, Coimbra, Portugal of about 106,582 people. Within 50 km by road there are 180 places to visit: 46 churches, 54 forts & heritage and 13 museums. The must-see places are Botanical Garden of the University of Coimbra, Major Seminary of Coimbra and Penedo da Saudade.

40.2056° N, 8.4195° WPop. 106,582

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Within 30 km172 places
Within 50 km180
Must-see80
Notable149
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Botanical Garden of the University of Coimbra, garden near Coimbra
Must-see

Botanical Garden of the University of Coimbra

Garden · 1 km

Major Seminary of Coimbra, church near Coimbra
Must-see

Major Seminary of Coimbra

Church · 1 km

Penedo da Saudade, park near Coimbra
Must-see

Penedo da Saudade

Park · 1 km

Places near Coimbra by type

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One day from Coimbra

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:08 pm

65 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Coimbra
  2. Igrejachurch · 30 min
  3. Mata Nacional de Vale de Canasnature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Museu Monográfico de Conímbrigamuseum · 1.5 hrs
  5. Paul de Arzila Nature Reservenature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Mata Nacional Do Choupalpark · 45 min
  7. Back in Coimbra
Today’s loopCoimbraStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Coimbra?

Botanical Garden of the University of Coimbra (garden, about 1 km), Major Seminary of Coimbra (church, about 1 km), Penedo da Saudade (park, about 1 km), Parque de Santa Cruz (park, about 1 km), Capela de São Miguel (church, about 1 km), Sé Nova de Coimbra (church, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Coimbra?

180 places on Spotwander: 46 churches, 54 forts & heritage, 32 other attractions, 13 museums, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest church to Coimbra?

Major Seminary of Coimbra, about 1 km by road; Capela de São Miguel (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Coimbra?

Aqueduto de São Sebastião, about 1 km by road; Seminário Maior de Coimbra, Incluindo Os Três Edifícios, Os Jardins e Os Muros Envolventes (0 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Coimbra?

Start in Coimbra, visit Igreja, then Mata Nacional de Vale de Canas, then Museu Monográfico de Conímbriga, then Paul de Arzila Nature Reserve, then Mata Nacional Do Choupal, and drive back — about 65 km by road in all.