Historic Coimbra, which dates back to Roman times, used to the capital of Portugal. It has a well preserved medieval old town, but is best known for i

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Historic Coimbra, which dates back to Roman times, used to the capital of Portugal. It has a well preserved medieval old town, but is best known for its University. This is the oldest and one of the largest universities in Portugal, with roots that trace back to the13th century. At its heart lies a famed baroque library, the Biblioteca Joanina. Its lavish interior is shown here.

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