Notable fort · Coimbra, Coimbra
University Clock Tower
Torre da Universidade
University Clock Tower is a fort in Coimbra, Coimbra.
University Clock Tower: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this fort: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit University Clock Tower
Season: October to February; carry water in summer.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach University Clock Tower — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 40.20779, -8.42648. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near University Clock Tower
- Capela de São Miguel · church · Coimbra · ~0 km · Must-see
- Sé Velha de Coimbra · church · Coimbra · ~0 km · Must-see
- Museu Machado de Castro · museum · Coimbra · ~0 km · Must-see
- Palácio Sub-Ripas · fort · Coimbra · ~0 km · Must-see
- Sé Nova de Coimbra · church · Coimbra · ~0 km · Must-see
- Igreja de São Tiago · church · Coimbra · ~0 km · Must-see
- Igreja de Santa Cruz · church · Coimbra · ~1 km · Must-see
- Botanical Garden of the University of Coimbra · sanctuary · Coimbra · ~1 km · Must-see
- Igreja da Nossa Senhora do Carmo · church · Coimbra · ~1 km · Must-see
- Igreja da Graça · church · Coimbra · ~1 km · Must-see
- Mosteiro de Santa Clara-a-Velha · Buddhist site · Coimbra · ~1 km · Must-see
- Major Seminary of Coimbra · church · Coimbra · ~1 km · Must-see
- Parque de Santa Cruz · park · Coimbra · ~1 km · Must-see
- Penedo da Saudade · park · Coimbra · ~1 km · Must-see
- Mosteiro de Celas · church · Coimbra · ~2 km · Must-see
- Igreja de Santo António dos Olivais · church · Coimbra · ~3 km · Must-see
- Mata Nacional do Choupal · park · Coimbra · ~3 km · Must-see
- Mata Nacional de Vale de Canas · sanctuary · Coimbra · ~6 km · Must-see
See everything within a day’s drive of University Clock Tower
Other forts & heritage near University Clock Tower
- Palácio Sub-Ripas · fort · Coimbra · ~0 km · Must-see
- Conímbriga Roman Ruins · fort · Coimbra · ~17 km · Must-see
- Castelo de Penela · fort · Coimbra · ~25 km · Must-see
- Castelo da Lousã · fort · Coimbra · ~25 km · Must-see
- Castelo de Germanelo · fort · Coimbra · ~25 km · Must-see
- Castelo de Montemor-o-Velho · fort · Coimbra · ~28 km · Must-see
- Castelo de Soure · fort · Coimbra · ~30 km · Must-see
- Forte de Santa Catarina · fort · Coimbra · ~47 km · Must-see
- Torre de Redondos · fort · Coimbra · ~48 km · Must-see
- Castelo de Avô · fort · Coimbra · ~57 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
Is University Clock Tower open today?
No visitor has reported the opening status for University Clock Tower yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit University Clock Tower?
October to February; carry water in summer. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near University Clock Tower?
Nearby: Capela de São Miguel (church, 0 km), Sé Velha de Coimbra (church, 0 km), Museu Machado de Castro (museum, 0 km), Palácio Sub-Ripas (fort, 0 km), Sé Nova de Coimbra (church, 0 km), Igreja de São Tiago (church, 0 km).
Is University Clock Tower worth visiting?
University Clock Tower is listed as a notable fort in Coimbra on Spotwander.