Coimbra University was founded in 1290 and is the oldest university in Portugal. The large courtyard is protected by university buildings.

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Coimbra University was founded in 1290 and is the oldest university in its country. It was also the only Portuguese university until 1559, when Évora University was opened.

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Location: Portugal, Coimbra
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